The slander of DeMar DeRozan is perplexing. Comparing a 6-time All Star, 3-time All NBA, future Hall of Famer with Harrison Barnes? Even at this advanced stage of his career, DDR is good enough to be a #1 option. Meanwhile, the last time HB was asked to be a #1 option, he was traded mid-game for Justin Jackson and a decrepit Zach Randolph. I love the Black Falcon but he is not in the same tier. The disrespect of the Kings in the media is nothing new. Thankfully, DDR gets the respect on the court from the refs and his peers. That's more important.
Monte addressed a key weakness, namely the lack of a true go-to player other than Fox. DDR is durable, has faced every defense known to man as a #1 option throughout his career. He will keep keep things afloat even if Fox misses some games. On top of it, he is clutch af. What more are people expecting?