Count me in as one of the Mavs fans who wanted this guy despite his lack of 3-Point shooting. Not sure if the Mavs even had a chance but the new system Kidd likes to run would have been perfect for DeRozan and not resigning THJ could have been a major starting point.
How to solve a problem like DeRozan
The player that divided MFFL twitter this offseason has silenced any potential doubters with the season he’s having in Chicago.
Fivethiryeight has an article that goes in depth on just how fantastic DeRozan’s entire season has been, but during the Bull’s current nine-game winning streak, he’s been positively cold blooded. Without his back-to-back game-winning buzzer beaters, the streak wouldn’t even be a streak at all. On top of that, his proficiency at not onle scoring in the midrange but drawing fouls while he’s doing it is going to be a true test on if this stretch of defense for the Mavericks is a mirage or the real deal. Not to mention the Bulls other weapons like Lonzo Ball, Nikola Vucevic, and the always electric Zach LaVine. To be the best, you’ve got to beat the best, and right now, the Bulls are playing like they’re the best team in the league.
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