DeRozan is currently at 21,685 career points
- 21,791 - Larry Bird (106 pts behind)
- 21,813 - Gary Payton (138 pts behind)
- 22,195 - Clyde Drexler (510 pts behind)
- 23,149 - Elgin Baylor (1,464 pts behind)
- 23,165 - Dwyane Wade (1,480 pts behind)
- 23,177 - Adrian Dantley (1,492 pts behind)
- 23,334 - Robert Parish (1,649 pts behind)
- 23,757 - Charles Barkley (2,072 pts behind)
As a Raptors fan, I got a good look at DeRozan.
He defence was obviously lacking (more so then than now), and his 3 point shot (which he has markedly improved) was weak.
But that said, the rest of his game was incredible, and this guy is one of the most underrated All-Star and All-NBA calibre players since 2000.
He could attack the basket. He had likely the best mid-range jump shot in the league for much of the past 12 years, and he was a reliable playmaker and rebounder.
If Jordan could give you 30/6/6, DeRozan could give you 25/5/5 (or certainly 23/4/4).
Didn’t quite have Jordan’s post game, but his offensive game was a lot like Jordan’s for somebody who was so seldom compared to him.
We’ve seen a HIGH bar for shooting guards over the last 30 years: Jordan, Kobe, Wade, Drexler, Harden. It’s easy to overlook such a talented player as DeRozan.
Had he played in the late 80s and 90s… people would have likely seen him differently.
List proves not all points hold the same weight. But hope Demar moves up the list
Honestly didn’t have a clue.
Silent assassin
Demar is in the hall of very good. He has some accolades but don’t think he’s ever been seen as a top 10 guy at any point in his career. Similar to Lowry they have nice careers but never were really in that great player category besides that 1 Chicago season by demar.
I wish he’d be on a contender
Underrated because lack of post season success. Sad
Kind of an out of nowhere stat, great story with Diar DeRozen being a shoe in for all-nba defense team this year too
The only player to defend free throws. Truly generational.
I legit forgot about this and now you brought back my ptsd. Thanks
Glad we won a chip but i was so sad to see him go
The definition of bittersweet
So can steph who’s just above demar in total points
Yea when Demar comes off the bench next year he’s going to win a ring. He’ll be a solid bench player for a contender
Demar ‘empty calories’ Derozen.
Holy shit you’re the 48743564th person to spell his name wrong here. Why is it so hard?
Let’s go demare
Knock on wood but he could also pass Curry depending on how many games he plays.
I just need him to go off in the playoffs one year. Just one goddam year.
Always <3 for DeRozan. Lebronto aside, he gave us some great seasons and was a great period after the Bargs era.