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Toronto Raptors: 5 Reasons DeMar DeRozan Is Worth The Max

By Colby Giacubeno

Nov 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during their game against the New York Knicks at Air Canada Centre. The Knicks beat the Raptors 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during their game against the New York Knicks at Air Canada Centre. The Knicks beat the Raptors 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 9, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) drives to the net as forward Bismack Biyombo (8) blocks San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 9, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) drives to the net as forward Bismack Biyombo (8) blocks San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Playmaking Ability

Despite not being known as a threat from beyond the arc, DeRozan can still give a defense nightmares from the perimeter. His defender can be playing off a few feet to prepare themselves for the drive, but DeRozan is still able to maneuver passed them and collapsing the defense as a whole–in large part because of his length.

One move in particular that is deadly for DeRozan because of his length is the step-through. It’s likely that if you tune into a Raptors game, you’ll see him use it at least once.

In a nutshell, this next clip can portray DeRozan’s presence perfectly. His size makes him a mismatch, his array of pump fakes can make defenders bite almost every time, and he can force help defenders to commit and create lay-ups for his big men:

Next: 5. Consistency

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