DeMar DeRozan getting exposed in the playoffs?

eathb_au · Post #1 » by **eathb_au** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 12:56 am

Yet another really terrible showing in the playoffs.

I always thought his 2013-14 All-Star selection was wack but he did deserve it this season, so perhaps he had turned a corner this season.

But at this point if he's not gonna show up for the playoffs after the last 2 years, he's never going to be ready for the big time. He's going to get max contract offers from multiple teams but I really wonder if they'll get far with him.

RaptorsLife · Post #2 » by **RaptorsLife** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:00 am

He is only getting exposed to USA market. I knew he would crap the bed in the playoffs. When they don't call his floppy plays has fouls so he can go to the free throw line. He is a trash defender. Harden at least can shoot 3s, has a good handle and create for teammates

OFWGKTA · Post #3 » by **OFWGKTA** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:00 am

Doesn't he get exposed every playoffs?

Hindenburg · Post #4 » by **Hindenburg** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:03 am

I will feel sorry for a team that gives him a max this summer

chefdan · Post #5 » by **chefdan** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:04 am

RaptorsLife wrote:He is only getting exposed to USA market. I knew he would crap the bed in the playoffs. When they don't call his floppy plays has fouls so he can go to the free throw line. He is a trash defender. Harden at least can shoot 3s, has a good handle and create for teammates

lol at the Harden part.

TeK · Post #6 » by **TeK** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:08 am

I'm rooting for ya, TOR, but I was watching today's game and no one was able to step up and carry that team. Lowry/DD could be a legit 2-3 punch but TOR needs a #1. Someone like a Harden would actually fit really well with your pieces.

TankNation123 · Post #7 » by **TankNation123** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:08 am

Hindenburg wrote:I will feel sorry for a team that gives him a max this summer

hope its the dam lakers

Left Side Drive · Post #8 » by **Left Side Drive** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:09 am

Offering the max to DeRozan makes no sense at this point. He has shown with a large enough sample size that he can't produce in the playoffs. Then what do the fans have to look forward to exactly? Another 50+ win regular season? I mean I'm a Lowry fan but even Lowry has disappeared as well. However, at least Lowry brings more to the team than just scoring, if DD is out there bricking he honestly becomes a pretty big liability. Series is not over though but Masai has got to be thinking to himself...

I mean you have Norman Powell who has shown more promise than DD had when he was a rookie since Powell has the makings of a great defensive player and a knock down 3pt shooter. He even showed flashes of living at the free throw line a few games this season absolutely carving up defenses. Plus the top 10 pick this year and you are looking at a quick rebuild of the core which would probably have more potential than this current one.

picc · Post #9 » by **picc** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:11 am

Hindenburg wrote:I will feel sorry for a team that gives him a max this summer

MotownMadness · Post #10 » by **MotownMadness** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:14 am

Left Side Drive wrote:Offering the max to DeRozan makes no sense at this point. He has shown with a large enough sample size that he can't produce in the playoffs. Then what do the fans have to look forward to exactly? Another 50+ win regular season? I mean I'm a Lowry fan but even Lowry has disappeared as well. However, at least Lowry brings more to the team than just scoring, if DD is out there bricking he honestly becomes a pretty big liability. Series is not over though but Masai has got to be thinking to himself...

I mean you have Norman Powell who has shown more promise than DD had when he was a rookie since Powell has the makings of a great defensive player and a knock down 3pt shooter. He even showed flashes of living at the free throw line a few games this season absolutely carving up defenses. Plus the top 10 pick this year and you are looking at a quick rebuild of the core which would probably have more potential than this current one.

Someone will pay him but I don't think Raptors need to at all. Let Powell take over the role and invest that money into a 4 or something. I still think he's a good player but there is clearly a ceiling to what kind of usage and role he should play before he starts to become a liability. Hopefully he figures it out cause he can be a impactful player.

Papi_swav · Post #11 » by **Papi_swav** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:16 am

TeK wrote:I'm rooting for ya, TOR, but I was watching today's game and no one was able to step up and carry that team. Lowry/DD could be a legit 2-3 punch but TOR needs a #1. Someone like a Harden would actually fit really well with your pieces.

That would be a team with the most flops by far and the whole game will be on the free throw line

RaptorsLife · Post #12 » by **RaptorsLife** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:16 am

I hope to god Lakers sign to the max thinking he can take over for kobe. Dude doesn't have 1% kobe Killer instinct.

2ndOrder · Post #13 » by **2ndOrder** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:22 am

LOL at all the hate for the lakers. Just you wait guys. Your window of relevancy is closing soon

Hindenburg · Post #14 » by **Hindenburg** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:24 am

some stats on Lowry and Derozan

[tweet]https://twitter.com/BenGolliver/status/723989240837627904[/tweet]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/723998199644590080[/tweet]

picc · Post #15 » by **picc** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:25 am

RaptorsLife wrote:I hope to god Lakers sign to the max thinking he can take over for kobe.

TylerTurban · Post #16 » by **TylerTurban** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:31 am

2ndOrder wrote:LOL at all the hate for the lakers. Just you wait guys. Your window of relevancy is closing soon

RaptorsLife · Post #17 » by **RaptorsLife** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:37 am

2ndOrder wrote:LOL at all the hate for the lakers. Just you wait guys. Your window of relevancy is closing soon

Raptors have no releventcy after choking the last 2 years but deFrozen going to Lakers would help us a lot

JellosJigglin · Post #18 » by **JellosJigglin** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:44 am

Derozan just isn't a #1 guy, but I still think he can be a 2b or #3 on a championship team.

L.A. isn't expecting anyone to replace Kobe. We know that will never happen.

NinjaBro · Post #19 » by **NinjaBro** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:45 am

TeK wrote:I'm rooting for ya, TOR, but I was watching today's game and no one was able to step up and carry that team. Lowry/DD could be a legit 2-3 punch but TOR needs a #1. Someone like a Harden would actually fit really well with your pieces.

Oh god no, Harden is an absolutely terrible fit. Jimmy Butler is the guy I want that would push us to the next level.

Oak For Three · Post #20 » by **Oak For Three** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:46 am

Enjoy DeBrick LA !!