DEMAR DEROZAN (CHI)
#11•D. DEROZAN
SG • 6’6, 220 lbs; 15th year, USC
HYBRID
NBA ROLE: (STAR) ATHLETIC SHOT-CREATOR
DeMar DeRozan: multi-time All-Star & go-to scorer/playmaker; always adding to his game – DeMar’s gotten more efficient by constantly working in the offseason; automatic midrange attack w/ plenty of variety: DeRozan features some of the league’s best moves inside the arc – off the dribble into fadeaways/spin jumpers is cold. – mix in a deliberate pace, soft floaters, euros + elite athleticism – DeRozan has nearly everything in his arsenal offensively; can bash on anyone: at his best when attacking the basket w/ purpose – very good body control and creativity, knows how to find open teammates after breaking defenders down; great shot-maker (loves operating w/ his back to the rim, on the right side) whose playmaking skills keep evolving – does very well in his new role as SF/PF in some lineups; DeRozan is a clutch, go-to guy that blends in perfectly w/ Billy Donovan’s lineup* – plays at an elite level in Chicago, can DeRozan help the Bulls return to title contention at some point?
*avg. career-high 27.9! ppg in ‘21-22
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#DOGTAGS: HYBRID, GOLD MEDALIST, ALL-STAR
HI-FLYER, BUCKET-GETTER
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Olympic Gold Medalist (2016)
5x All-Star (’14, ’16-’18, ‘22)
2x All-NBA Second Team (‘18, ‘22)
All-NBA Third Team (2017)
Avg. career-high 27.9 points/game (2021-22)
McDonald’s All-American (2018)
#10 Jersey retired by USC
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K24 RATING: 86
(via Delay of Game Hoops)