DeMar DeRozan Signature Workout Program

DeMar DeRozan came into the NBA a young and raw athlete who had yet to find his game. Having honed his scoring touch and making his first All-Star game in 2014, DeMar has made his name known to opponents as a guy who must be game-planned for. DeMar is a consistent 20 points per game scorer. 

DeRozan was a leader on a Toronto Raptors team that finally saw the NBA again of the first time since the Vince Carter era. DeRozan has proved to be able to score in many different ways, improving his ball handling and shooting to be a more well-rounded player who can attack and hurt you in many ways. This Signature Workout program will address some of his many skills, including:


Explosive One-Dribble Attack Moves To The Basket
Post Scoring Over And Around Defenders
One- And Two-Dribble Scoring Moves
Crossover Scoring Moves For Isolation And Off The Catch

Background on DeMar Darnell DeRozan

DeMar Darnell DeRozan is a shooting guard/small forward for the NBA's Toronto Raptors. Born in Compton, California, the 6 foot 7 inch, 220 pound DeRozan started at Compton High School. He played all four years there and averaged over 25 points and 8 rebounds a game. He led his high school to Moore League championships in his junior and senior years and as a senior he won the Moore League MVP award, made the California All-State team, was a 2008 McDonald's All-American, won the McDonald's All-American Slam Dunk contest, and was a first-team Parade All-American. Recruiting services rated him as high as the nation's 3rd best high school player in the class of 2008. 


DeRozan attended the University of Southern California. In his one year at the school he was voted to the Pac-10 All-Freshman Team and was the Pac-10 tournament MVP. What made DeRozan stand out was his versatility. Even though he was a prolific scorer, he also contributed to the team in a number of other ways. He was a terrific rebounder, an excellent passer, and a natural leader. Those skills had NBA teams drooling. 


Following his great freshman season at USC, DeRozan declared himself for the 2009 NBA draft. The Toronto Raptors selected him with the 9th overall pick in the first round and has averaged 17.2 points per game in his 6 seasons. His 20 points against the Washington Wizards is currently the team record for most points scored in a quarter in a playoff game. He was also selected to the 2014 NBA All-Star team.

 

FAQ on DeMar Darnell DeRozan

Who should train like DeMar Darnell DeRozan?

You're an athletic, slashing forward who likes to create your own shot. You can score from the post and with jumpshots. You best strength is attacking the rim.

 

The DeMar Darnell DeRozan workout is my first Hoop Handbook, is there anything I should know?  

You will working on your all-around guard game. Be ready and get to it!

 

I just finished the DeMar Darnell DeRozan training program, and want more. What player has a similar play-style?

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