San Antonio Spurs: Three areas of improvement for DeMar DeRozan

He’s had two of his best years with the San Antonio Spurs but there is still room for improvement for star wing, DeMar DeRozan 

As San Antonio Spurs fans and the general public enjoy ‘The Last Dance’ documentary miniseries of the Chicago Bulls 90’s dynasty we have behind the scenes access to what set Michael Jordan apart and why he widely considered him the greatest basketball player of all time.

Despite the many interesting subplots that were previously unheard of, like Rodman’s mid-season 48-hour Vegas trip, what we don’t see are the hours of work players put into refining their craft during the offseason. In a competitive league, all players must either work on their game or lose their positioning or position on their team or the league.

Every player has room for improvement, the greats are constantly adding new facets to their games. Since entering the league DeMar DeRozan has consistently improved and exceeded draft expectations. Through the years he’s put time and dedication to his game and has developed one of the most reliable mid-range jumpers in the league, vastly improved his handle, and since joining the Spurs, has posted career-best averages in rebounding and assists.

With a player option decision this coming offseason nobody knows how much longer DeMar will wear #10 for Los Spurs  – the scenarios recently discussed by our Dylan Carter. However many more years DeMar wears the silver and black is unknown. What we do know is that even as the best player on the team he still has room for improvement. Many fans are quick to point to the lack of a three-point shot (or even attempts) and his lackluster defense.

DeMar is a great player and from all appearances a great guy.  His courage to openly talk about depression is commendable and has helped many youth and other athletes discuss a taboo subject.

Spurs fans want to see the best version of DeRozan, akin to the dominance seen in the 2009 Pac 12 conference tournament where DeMar led USC it’s first (and only) Pac 12 title and resulted in his number being retired after only one year with the Trojans.

Here are three things DeMar can work on to greatly improve his All-Star caliber game and help unleash the best Silver & Black version of himself.