[tps_title]SG: DeMar DeRozan, Toronto Raptors[/tps_title]
Image courtesy of DeMar DeRozan/Twitter.
The shooting guard position is preparing to exit a golden age, as several of the best at the position are starting to wind down. One of the G.O.A.T.s (Greatest of All Time) Kobe Bryant, is preparing to hang ‘em up in a few seasons, and Dwyane Wade has not been the man that we have known affectionately as “Flash” for the past few seasons. Houston’s James Harden has assumed the role as best shooting guard in the league, but he has largely established himself as a star in this league. So after him, what young player has the potential to be the next great shooting guard in the league?
Enter: DeMar DeRozan
The Toronto Raptors have been one of the better surprises of the season, and DeRozan has been a big reason why. DeRozan, like a lot of the guys on this list, is having a career year. He is averaging better than 22 points, more than four rebounds and four assists per game. His play, combined with the elite play of point guard Kyle Lowry, have been a big reason why the Raptors are returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2008.
Currently, the Raptors are sitting in the third spot in the east, and they have all but locked up home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. With the recent struggles of the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat, the Raptors will be a very interesting team to watch in the playoffs, especially if DeRozan continues to play the way that he has. Who would have thought that the Raptors would be in the position that they are currently in after trading away Rudy Gay midway through the season.
Out of all the shooting guards in the league who are not named Kobe, Wade or Harden, DeMar DeRozan probably has the brightest future at the position.
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