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That is not a small duplication. They have very similar skill sets and both struggle with the 3 point shot. If they could shoot the 3, the duplication wouldn't matter because they could create space for each other, but as it is, neither can create space but both need space to operate. I like Demar, but if he can't develop his 3 point shot, then one of them (or both) have to go. I'd personally trade Gay first (financially its the better decision) and hope Demar can develop the 3.Last edited by CalgaryRapsFan; Wed Jun 26, 2013, 03:28 PM.
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ezz_bee wrote: View PostDemar is used as an example of the rational teams use when the "over-pay" a restricted free agent. From Zach Lowe's free agency piece. Zach is BY FAR my favourite basketball blogger (sorry RR writers, as a group you come in as a close second).
Here's the LINK
Interesting rational. I don't think Demar is TERRIBLY overpaid but he is overpaid. Most people who are fine with him being traded (me) only want him traded because we believe that the NBA is going to force GMs to get smarter, and that overpaying is much more costly to team building then it once was. If you factor out the rules of the CBA I have ZERO problem with Derozan's contract. But, yeah, because of his contract, his limitations on defense and 3pt shooting I'd be willing to entertain calls for him.
He's got about 1 year left to vastly improve his game, or you have to start saying he is what he is. Love his work ethic, but he HAS to be able to shot 3s. OR become a LOCKDOWN defender. Hopefully both. But at this point I'm doubtful, which is why I would entertain calls from other GMs about his availability.
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I don't think we can say Rudy "struggles" from three, he shoots 34% and averages at least one three a game. He's not the best but I don't think he is struggling.
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Burnit482 wrote: View Posthttp://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/n...get-defensive/
Thought this was interesting. I'm always a huge Demar fan even though i know he needs to work on his game. I can't understand why anyone wants this guy traded. Yes i see a small "duplication" of talent between gay and Demar but let them work it out because i know they will. Demar's a loyal guy on a decent contract (could be a great contract if he turns into the all star he has the potential of being.) He's a hard worker and a great teammate. Not to mention he loves T.O
Ill just never understand why everyone wants him gone so badly...
NoPropsneeded wrote: View PostKid? dude he's older than us...
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Demar is used as an example of the rational teams use when the "over-pay" a restricted free agent. From Zach Lowe's free agency piece. Zach is BY FAR my favourite basketball blogger (sorry RR writers, as a group you come in as a close second).
Here's the LINK
5. Is restricted free agency immune to all of this?
As usual, some of the juiciest names on the free-agent list are restricted free agents: Brandon Jennings, Teague, and Nikola Pekovic. And on the next tier down, Gerald Henderson, Tyreke Evans, and Chase Budinger all carry some intrigue. Restricted free agency is just a different animal. Most players are young and coming off rookie deals, meaning they have upside yet to realize. Teams have much firmer ownership of these players since they can match any competing offer for them. And when teams have ownership of something, they are loath to let it go for nothing — even if they don't really want a particular player at a particular price. The Raptors, for instance, may not have viewed DeMar DeRozan as a $9 million player, but if they were confident he could grow into a $7 million player, they had to ask themselves: Is that $2 million worth letting this asset go for nothing? What might we do with that extra $2 million down the road?
He's got about 1 year left to vastly improve his game, or you have to start saying he is what he is. Love his work ethic, but he HAS to be able to shot 3s. OR become a LOCKDOWN defender. Hopefully both. But at this point I'm doubtful, which is why I would entertain calls from other GMs about his availability.
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Rapstor4Life wrote: View PostIf DeMar can hit some set 3s its going to be really hard to move the kid, cause now all arguments will be void.
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I think every one of us would be more than over joyed if Demar came in next year bombing threes and shutting guys down on defence lol
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If DeMar can hit some set 3s its going to be really hard to move the kid, cause now all arguments will be void.
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Nobody wants to trade Demar because of his work habits or attitude. Good lord.
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Thanks for the link. Interesting read. Demar definitely has a very personable persona.
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Still love Ed as well. Wish when his contract up we could get him back.
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