At the beginning of last season i was really hyped up about Derozan and how he would do his rookie year. This was without any knowledge that he was (at the time) 20 years old and only had 1 year of college ball. Throughout the whole 2009-2010 season i was beyond frustrated at Demar, along with a lot of others. I expected him to average 15 points a game and be one of the leaders of the raptors. This obviously didn't happen, i thought he was just another high flyer who just wanted to dunk. Then i saw the documentary after the season called one rookie i watched and was really excited for the future of this young man. I discovered that he is very humble and very hard working. He started this season off well averaging around 13 ppg and 3 rpg with almost 2 assists. I think if he continues to improve his shot and continue to become consistent he can become a 18-22 point per night man. What do you think?
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This is probably the 100th time I'm saying this but if he puts in the work then the sky is the limit. If he puts on about 10 pounds of muscle, continues working on his range and ball handling, he could be a dangerous player. Eventually I want to see him play as our SF, so he needs to develop a solid post game too. Kid is still very young, and the times I've watched him play this year I was impressed. Still going to have some bad games though. We'll see what he's made of by the time he's 22 or 23.
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I agree with all of you. I still have faith in DD. He has been frustrating this year because of his inconsistency. But if anything comes of this year, and there are a lot of games left, is the development of DD and the other young players. On another positive note, I think Colangelo is on a roll, and we will see some more good pieces come this way.Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
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Employee wrote: View PostSorry far pretty disappointed. Basically the same player as last year with more minutes. I'm no where close to giving up on him though. Next season is when the pressure will really be on him.
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pesterm1 wrote: View Postblack angus = a big 8===D
ur doing nothing but trying to start problems.....
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black angus wrote: View PostNot really - just giving my opinion. He will have the odd game where he goes for 30 plus, but will never be an all-star. All he has going for him is above average athleticism - does not take care of the ball, is a poor passer, is a bad defender, does not appear to understand team defense, and appears soft. At best he will become a Isaiah Rider... but my predicition is more of a Fred Jones - a great athlete that never reached his potential (or the potential the fans thought he had).
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Lets compare DeRozan to a top five #2 guard in the NBA who is about his age and has one more season of NBA experience and has a gold medal - Eric Gordon.
1. DeRozan is taller
2. Gordon is stronger
3. Gordon is a vastly superior defender
4. Gordon is a vastly better shooter - He started slowly this season in his three point shooting but has picked it up as of late and it wouldn't surprise me if he finished at over 40% for 10-11.
5. Gordon is a far better passer
Gordon's Roland Rating, which takes into account defense is +7.1 which is the highest on the Clippers, even higher than Blake.
DeRozan's Roland Rating is -7.9 (B4 last night)
DeRozan has the potential to become a top #5 NBA #2 guard if he can significantly improve his long range jump shot and defense.Avatar: Riverboat Coffee House 134 Yorkville Ave. billboard of upcoming entertainers - Circa 1960s
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Buddahfan wrote: View PostLets compare DeRozan to a top five #2 guard in the NBA who is about his age and has one more season of NBA experience and has a gold medal - Eric Gordon.
1. DeRozan is taller
2. Gordon is stronger
3. Gordon is a vastly superior defender
4. Gordon is a vastly better shooter - He started slowly this season in his three point shooting but has picked it up as of late and it wouldn't surprise me if he finished at over 40% for 10-11.
5. Gordon is a far better passer
Gordon's Roland Rating, which takes into account defense is +7.1 which is the highest on the Clippers, even higher than Blake.
DeRozan's Roland Rating is -7.9 (B4 last night)
DeRozan has the potential to become a top #5 NBA #2 guard if he can significantly improve his long range jump shot and defense.
However, I think you give too little recognition to the fact that Gordon is about a year a older, and has an extra year in the league. That jump from second year player to third player is huuge. Especially if Demar can finish the season strong (15-16 ppg) and with confidence, then next year who knows what he can do. He's ONLY 21 years old.
Not to mention the number of touches each gets. Demar has shown that when he actually is agressive and takes shots, and drives the ball, and misses shots even, that he can score points. Lots of them.
Gordon is given that many shots and that many chances every night. Demar just simly isn't getting those shots every night. Whether its him not taking them, or him not getting them from Triano or whatever, that is probably the biggest difference between the two.
Both have effective means to score the basketball.
Gordon is an All-Star. Or should be anyway.
Perhaps next year at this time, Demar will be as well.
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