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It won’t erase the stink of another early, one-sided exit at the hands of LeBron James, but DeMar DeRozan received a big honour on Thursday afternoon, being named to the All-NBA second team.

Only Vince Carter (2001) and Chris Bosh (2007) had previously earned second-team recognition while members of the Raptors. DeRozan (2017) and Kyle Lowry (2016) previously were named to the third team. DeRozan and Carter (third-team, 2000) are now the only Raptors to make multiple All-NBA squads.

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DeRozan averaged 23 points (11th in the league), a career-best 5.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds in 80 regular-season games last season.

“Being recognized among an elite group of my peers is always rewarding,” DeRozan said in a release.

“Knowing where I started and the work I’ve put in each year to improve makes this even more humbling. Thanks to my teammates and the Raptors organization for all their support.”

DeRozan edged two-time NBA MVP Steph Curry, who had an injury-plagued year, by a single point.