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Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors: Comparison

By Frank J. Platko

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 3: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards shoots the ball against the Toronto Raptors during the game on March 3, 2017 at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 3: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards shoots the ball against the Toronto Raptors during the game on March 3, 2017 at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – MARCH 01: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors is fouled by Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards during NBA game action at Air Canada Centre on March 1, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – MARCH 01: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors is fouled by Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards during NBA game action at Air Canada Centre on March 1, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

SHOOTING GUARD 

Bradley Beal vs. Demar DeRozan 

Both of these teams also boast two of the best shooting guards in the league.  

Demar DeRozan has an old school game. The majority of his points come from mid-range and the free throw line, and his three point shot is virtually non-existent (26.6% on 1.7 attempts last season). Averaging 27.3 PPG on 46.7% FG is all the more impressive when you consider DeRozan only hit 0.4 3PG. 

Bradley Beal, on the other hand, plays a more modern style of basketball. Last season, Beal finally cut down on the inefficient mid-ranger jumpers he used to take at such a high rate. His points largely came off of three pointers and drives to the basket. 

Beal has the edge as a shooter, both in terms of three point percentage and field goal percentage. But, it’s hard to argue DeRozan isn’t the better overall player. Although he’s a sieve on defense, he averages significantly more points, rebounds, and assists. 

At just 24 years old, Beal will likely surpass DeRozan in the next few years. But as of now, DeRozan is slightly better. 

ADVANTAGE: Demar DeRozan

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