DeRozan was born in Los Angeles and played for the University of Southern California in college. DeRozan said that Kobe Bryant influenced everything about him. This summer, he hopes to go to Kobe Bryant and learn more from his idol. Lots of stuff.

Let me analyze the following aspects!

The first point, the most basic, is that the physical condition is similar

Kobe is 6 feet 6 and DeRozan is 6 feet 7. They are about the same strength and very similar in appearance. Moreover, DeRozan has strong waist and abdominal strength and flexibility, which is very similar to Kobe. This is a very important reason.

The second point is the diversity of skills.

The most impressive thing about Corvo is his proficiency in multiple skills. DeRozan also gave me this feeling this season, at least through the highlights. Looking at it like this, it can be said to be a breath of fresh air.

The third point, and the most important one, is the choice of mid-range two-pointers.

DeRozan’s career mid-range two-point attempts (10-16 feet) account for 18.8% of the total shots were taken, and the hit rate was 41.3%; Kobe's two statistics were 17% and 43.9% respectively. For reference, Carter's two figures are 11.2% and 39%, and McGrady's 10.6% and 39.3%.

In fact, if it were just like this, it might not be discovered. But last season, DeRozan increased the proportion of mid-range two-pointers, reaching 24.9%. This made me discover DeRozan's persistence in mid-range two-pointers, and it also reminded me of the man who used one two-pointer after another in my impression. Corvo defeated his opponent by points.

DeRozan was once asked in an interview: Who do you think is most likely to be Kobe's successor?

DeRozan: The next Kobe? There will never be another Kobe, not even close.