Still, it is hard to argue that he isn’t better than the guys below him. Admittedly, this grade may be a tad friendly, with DeRozan posting slightly worse stats this past season than the year before. His 83 overall put him 6th among shooting guards, indicative of how shallow that position is in today’s NBA. Plus, with DeMarre Carroll in the folds, he now has another great passing option to build up assists.ĭeMar DeRozan earned an identical grade. He has slimmed down over the summer, giving him the body of an All-Star. Despite his solid ranking, Lowry has a legitimate chance to increase his league-wide reputation this year. Directly above him on the list sit Derrick Rose (84), Mike Conley (85) and Damian Lillard (86). This is probably fair for the pugnacious guard, considering the league’s wealth at the position.
In the game, Lowry received an 83 overall rating, pitting him 9th among point guards.
