My Top 5 Rankings: Shooting Guards Part 3

* Disclaimer * I think you understand the point of this, right? My opnion

Number 3:

DeMar DeRozan

2013-14 stats: 22.7 PPG
                            4 APG
                            4.3 RPG

DeMar DeRozan really blossomed this past season by taking command of the Raptors after Rudy Gay's departure near the middle of the season. DeRozan imoroved in almost every stat this past season, espcially after the Gay trade. DeRozan is one of the most athletic, and lengthy SGs in the league, and he can light up the scoreboard as well as most other SGs too. DeRozan can easily rise above most defenders fo a rim rattling dunk or a gauty finish, but it's not all flash with DeRozan. DeRozan has a decent shooting touch from the 3pt line and in, but still lacks a killer 3 pointer with only shooting 30% from downtown. Other aspects of DeRozan's game make up for below average outside shooting. DeRozan has a above average passing ability and a good amount of rebounding for the SG. DeRozan has all the tools of a good perimeter defender, the length, the drive, and the focus. DeRozan may not be PG24 level, but DeRozan doesn't have the defense help like PG24 has. All these things may seem like DeRozan isn't a top SG, but the large part of his spot is his carrying the offense of Raptors for almost his whole career, and his other stats are improving as his career moves along. I really love this potential of this kid to take the number 1 spot one day, but until then DeRozan has to improve his outside shooting, assists, and rebounding.