For Those Who Think Weems Is Better Than Derozen...

[My Name is "D-Nice"]

they should both be starting, there chemistry is crazy, make the team run a little bit more and those two will KILL IT next year. Let them develop together, even though sonny is 24 he's still young and can still improve, let the yung gunz play!!! (no disrespect to klieza)

[Saba88]

Agreed with everything except Jack. We need that defensively-minded, pass-first PG to anchor the starting line:

Amir / Alabi
Bargs / Davis / Evans
Weems / Kleiza
DeRozan / Barbosa
_______ / Jack / Banks

Evans and Banks are expiring contracts.
Among the rest, you've got a roster full of kids with plenty of playing time to grow and develop. Plus, you add Barbosa who (hopefully) could bring the work ethic he picked up from Nash.

Get somebody to distribute the ball and you're in business.
Are they going to Round 2? No, they'll be lucky to make Round 1, but they'd have been lucky to get there anyway, and this way they get a lottery pick to add to this young crowd the same year that Banks and Evans go away.

You forgot to Belinelli

[Saba88]

I agree with you, but Belinelli does not deserve more space?

[jlongs]

That depends on what you're going for, player development, or winning the game. Notice last season DeMar started a lot during the beginning and middle part, but towards the end, as well as the end of games it was Sonny (next to Antoine) who was on the floor.

I don't disagree that DD has the higher ceiling of the two, but atm the better player is Weems. So if you want to start and end the game wanting to win, then start Weems. DD can still have his minutes to develop even if he doesn't start. But he seriously needs to develop his defensive instincts if he ever wants to be a good player. Until he proves that he can defend, he'll be kinda like Andrea 2.0 who, when talked about, all you ever hear is potential.

[Raptor4Ever]

There is " No Better" among the " YOUNG GUNZ". They will be playing together foe next five years and they will all get their share of pie if BC is in charge. Wait for Weems to get a 4 years worth 35 million this year.

[geebee]

Jack, Weems, Demar, Amir, Bargs to start

Agreed with everything except Jack. We need that defensively-minded, pass-first PG to anchor the starting line:

Amir / Alabi
Bargs / Davis / Evans
Weems / Kleiza
DeRozan / Barbosa
_______ / Jack / Banks

Evans and Banks are expiring contracts.
Among the rest, you've got a roster full of kids with plenty of playing time to grow and develop. Plus, you add Barbosa who (hopefully) could bring the work ethic he picked up from Nash.

Get somebody to distribute the ball and you're in business.
Are they going to Round 2? No, they'll be lucky to make Round 1, but they'd have been lucky to get there anyway, and this way they get a lottery pick to add to this young crowd the same year that Banks and Evans go away.

[NoFrillz]

I agree to some degree. Derozan has more potential offensively (skilled moves i.e. step-backs, spins, etc) but Weems is by far the superior defensive talent. Weems has the ability to guard three positions (the 1,2, and 3... if you don't recall, on several occasions, the raps put weems on blazing-fast point guards that were ripping us apart--and he did a great job on them).

Weems is also a better finisher at the rim. Yes, Derozan can get up there with the best of them, but a good finisher is more than just jumping high. The best have the presence of mind to see what the defence is giving them, while in the air, and finish accordingly. The best--Vince Carter. Have you ever seen vince get blocked on a dunk? No, because of his superb body control he will adjust on the fly. Derozan doesn't have that. Someone on RR mentioned this and I agree with him/her... for someone with that much hops, I've never seen anyone get blocked on so many dunk attempts before.

[Frankthetank]

NO one disagrees with your oppinion that Demar as more upside then Weems. Weems looks a little more mature currently then Demar thats it. Demar will eventually be a three as he's 6:7 with shoes and is much bigger then Weems at 215 pounds. In the future I see Weems as the two guard or 6th man and Derozan the future starting three. We will be dynamic and fun to watch in 2-3 years.

[Nick]

Jack, Weems, Demar, Amir, Bargs to start

[hateslosing]

what is the purpose of this thread?

this deservers a... cool story bro.

Illustrating that Weems should not be starting ahead of DeRozen was the purpose of this thread. I thought that was perfectly clear, though maybe I'm mistaken

Uh, I think most folks would agree that Weems played better last season, therefore was higher than DeRozan's basement...

Let's not pit these two Against each other like everyne did Bargs and Bosh. We got a fresh start so let's keep it in a lighter mood...

Someone's basement is the worst player you see someone developing into or at least that's how i see it and what I meant by that statement is that I can't see Weems, who is very close to his prime, ever being a better player than DeRozen after DeRozen hits his stride. The reason I posted this was not to start an Weems vs. DeRozen debate. I have just been noticing that a lot of people like to put Weems ahead of DeRozen on the depth chart and I think that is ridiculous since DD is 4 years younger than Weems and getting him on the court for more minutes is the best way to hep him along. I think Weems should be given minutes, but not at the expense of DeRozen.

[GameBreaker]

Uh, I think most folks would agree that Weems played better last season, therefore was higher than DeRozan's basement...

Let's not pit these two Against each other like everyne did Bargs and Bosh. We got a fresh start so let's keep it in a lighter mood...

+1.

[Maleko]

Agree with both Mack and geebee. I like Sonny's game a lot, and think he is a good fit at the 3 on a run and gun team, and the point that we shouldn't pit them against each other is a great one.

[Mack North]

Uh, I think most folks would agree that Weems played better last season, therefore was higher than DeRozan's basement...

Let's not pit these two Against each other like everyne did Bargs and Bosh. We got a fresh start so let's keep it in a lighter mood...

[geebee]

I don't think they should be one behind the other on the depth chart at the 2. I think DeRozan should play the 2 and Weems should play the 3. They're good friends. They train together. They play together. It stands to reason on a roster that keeps getting reworked every season, having two players who work well together would be a strength.

To me, it doesn't matter which one is better. When you have two players who have a great relationship and genuine enthusiasm for playing together, that's something you encourage... especially on a team where the defining characteristic has been indifference.

[ryanc123]

what is the purpose of this thread?

this deservers a... cool story bro.