His comp is harding, Beal, Thompson, and korver. What do you think?
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Derozans knock is lack of 3pt shot.
All guys he is up against are good shooters.
Klay, parsons, and Hayward are also good defenders.
I'm not sure dd's strengths are needed considering the ball handlers and scorer's the team has.
Not hating here just thinking what the end of the bench player coaches are looking to have. Shooting and defense specialists seem more likely than what DeRozan brings, IMO.
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I think what Team USA is looking for nowadays, compared to the past, are specialists. Thompson, Parsons, Beal, Korver, Hayward (what seems to be his competition of making the team) are all either good shooters, defenders, or both. DeRozan is neither, but much more explosive an athlete, scorer, and all-around offensive player, which is already covered in guys like Durant, George, Harden, etc. It'll be hard to make the team, but considering Team USA likes to play small-ball, he does have a chance, can play the 3, and in International ball, the 4, too.
I expect Team USA to play lots of 2-PG lineups.Twitter: @ReubenJRD • NBA, Raptors writer for Daily Hive Vancouver, Toronto.
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I will add onto my 'playing the 4' comment. DeMar is also effective in the high/low post, and better than those above names in that position offensively (correct me if I'm mistaken).Twitter: @ReubenJRD • NBA, Raptors writer for Daily Hive Vancouver, Toronto.
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I don't know how reliable this guy is? someone just RT'd this on my TL. But IF this is true then i think DeMar makes the team. Klay is automatic.
DeMar DeRozan will be going against Bradley Beal and Klay Thompson for a spot on team USA. 2/3 of them should make the final roster.
— Kevin Rashidi (@KevinRashidi) July 28, 2014
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Sam17 wrote: View PostSo im assuming only 3 point guards, all 4 big men, and Durant, George, and harden will make it*
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I would take DeRozan over Beal any day, any time. He is more mature, more explosive, just the kind of guy you want coming off the bench. He can score in a variety of ways, his rebounding and assist numbers are better. I suspect Coach K will see it the same way.
Here is a writeup by Eric Koreen:
http://sports.nationalpost.com/2014/...with-team-usa/Last edited by caccia; Mon Jul 28, 2014, 07:22 PM.
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Employee wrote: View PostYeah prob not. Plus Demar likes to work with the ball in his hands and there will be plenty of those guys around. Klay and Beal are the type that work off picks and move without the ball.
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Derozan is a great catch and shoot guy, and also has the ability to post up smaller guards. Both skills can prove to be very useful for Team USA. He is a terrific shot creator and gets to the rim at a high rate.
As was previously stated, the roster already has names like Harden, George, and Durant to carry the scoring burden, so USAB might be looking to surround these guys with defensive players who stretch the floor.
I hope that Demar makes it, it only means bigger and better things for the Raptors this coming season.I know this may be a bit controversial but I think the Raptors have proven that they're the best team in the NBA from Canada
-random Facebook user. 2016
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blackjitsu wrote: View PostHave to slightly disagree. DeMar regularly comes off screens without the ball in mid range, and backdoor cuts. He can play off the ball a bit.Twitter: @ReubenJRD • NBA, Raptors writer for Daily Hive Vancouver, Toronto.
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