2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[Chicagojk]

People are criminally underrating DeRozan as an offensive stud. The way people talk about DeRozan you would think he's terrible. I wonder how much overlap there is btwn the DMR sucks and kills spacing crowd and the "we have to play Josh Green" crowd? I have a feeling there's an overlap because they are both delusional.

DMR is a stud and teams would have their hands full with Luka, DMR and KP out there. That is a big 3 whether you want to call it flawed or not its at least 3 very offensively talented players.

Count me in the camp that is pro-DMR if you can get him. I am also okay if Mavs sign good role guys with low risk and high floors (Batum, Jackson, types) that have demonstrated they can help you in the playoffs.

I agree.  Derozan is not a perfect fit and I can understand people preferring to go a different direction.  Even if he is high on my list, I also have concerns.

But, this comparison may be a little off, but I will try anyway.  Devin Booker is the superior player.  Better shooter, younger, and just better.   Watch how Booker plays though.  He kills teams with his mid range game, driving game, getting to the line and playmaking of his penetration.   I think he is a great shooter, but he only shoots 5-6 threes (I would have thought it was more) and has never really had a great percentage from three so far as a pro.  Derozan obviously would provide less three point shooting, but I envision using him similar to Booker.   Have him attack.  Get to the mid range, get to the rim, get to the foul line, create opportunities for others, etc.   

While he would not have the ball in the hands as much as he did in San Antonio and will take some time to adjust, he may even be more dangerous as Luka attracts all the defensive attention.   

I could be wrong, but I envision using Derozan similar to how the Suns use Booker, minus those 5-6 threes.