Trade & FA 2024-25:

[SleepingHero]

I hadn't thought about DeRozan.  Luka, Kyrie, and DeRozan is a shit ton of offense.  How is his defense these days?

Defensively he's not at the top of the pyramid, but he's no slouch either. 

He had 1.7 deflections per game last year which was the 33rd percentile, but he ranked in the 89th percentile of defending without fouling. Further he ranked in the top percentiles of rim defense, rim contests, and blocks for a wing. 

He consistently guarded for the Bulls the opposing teams 2nd best player behind Caruso. 

He is supremely underrated offensively on this board. Offensively he's one of the most efficient shot creators for himself inside of the 3pt line. He created about 7 open shots per game for other players, which would put him in the 85th percentile for his position. And of course he's in the 99th percentile in mid range shots.

He can't hit a 3 consistently at all. Which may make him a non-starter. Still, he was a 20ppg efficient bucket and the Mavs have showed they don't really rely on the 3pt ball anyways.