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I still remain skeptical. DeMar was bad the past few years. He has improved, but improving something bad just makes it mediocre. He gets a lot of minutes, and is still a volume shooter, with a poor TS%, and isn't very clutch (and that just considers his offense). And unlike bigs you pretty much know what you are going to get with a wing after their 2nd or 3rd year.

My leash only extends as far as 3 seasons though.. I guess I'm being a bit harsh since he has shown improvements (which doesn't always happen).. but I'll remain skeptical until at least next season as that is when I expect his biggest leap.
The only bad season I re-call from Demar was last season, where all the different excuses were made, most of which very reasonable anyways. Other than that, his current year, rookie and sophomore years he's done what he's been asked. Improvement from year 1 to year 2 was a huge jump. Year 2 to Year 3, Demar became inconsistent, and only improved his outside capabilities. From last season to this season, there's no doubt he has jumped the board.

Rookie Year: Athletic Runner, use his athleticism to get in the passing lanes, and to get penetration to keep defenses honest. Check.

Sophomore Year: Bosh gone, someone needed to step up. It wasn't Bargnani, it was Derozan. A huge Point-per-game average from 8, to 17 points a game. Not to mention the mid-range jump-shot was his bread and butter, after not having any capability to shoot from ANYWHERE on the floor.

3rd Year: High expectations, and quite frankly, did not live up to it. He was inconsistent, with having 2 consecutive games of 20+ points, following the next 3-4 games with single digits. Not to mention that year was the most one-dimensional he's been. Although, he was a diamond in the rough with explosive numbers vs. New York, and New Jersey. Also had wonderful games vs. The Miami Heat.

4th Year: So far, has been a pleasure to watch. Grown in every aspect of the game. His ability to score now looks effortless with the different options he could go to; post-up, off the dribble, better % shooting from outside, and the constant penetration. Not to mention his defense has improved, and the ability to find people, get on the boards, and let the game come to him as improved significantly. Much more skilled, improved, MATURED player.

I don't know, Derozan isn't a real star, who makes the all-star game just after 3-4 years after being drafted, but he's working himself up there.