DeJuan Summers

by Wheaties on Dec 16, 2009 12:38 AM EST

The more I see of Mr. Summers the more I am impressed. I am convinced that with more playing time people will start to realize how dangerous of an offensive player summers is from any position on the floor. Just like Jonas was when he started getting big minutes Summers has been a bit tentative in what his roll on the floor is, but the truth is he is a fairly difficult match up for most teams and can shoot the 3 just as good as anyone on the team.

I completely agree that Jonas is and will be the Pistons best rookie this season simply from the fact that he sucessfully guards the toughest match ups in the NBA(Kobe, Carmello, James, Wade,[when they play him]). But I think Summers is the better offensive player and would have people questioning who the best rookie is if he had more playing time.

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I think that's right

All three of them seem to have the talent. I’ve been impressed with Summers 3-point shot and I’m very interested to see what he can do in extended minutes. Unfortunately, I don’t think he’s going to see those minutes this year, barring more injuries.

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by Packey on Dec 16, 2009 2:28 AM EST reply actions

I would definitely like to see him play more often as well.

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by madpoopz on Dec 16, 2009 7:30 AM EST reply actions

Joe D Said....

…..He was thinking about taking him at 15 instead of Daye……I think hes got talent thats for sure.

by BennieBladesFan on Dec 16, 2009 2:40 PM EST reply actions

I agree

I like Dejuan’s game. His problem like you said though, when he gets out on the court he looks timid. It’s almost like he’s afraid to make a mistake so he doesn’t do anything.

Once he realizes doing nothing gets you on the pine just as fast (if not faster) than making aggressive mistakes he’ll be fine.

by Alex_Be on Dec 24, 2009 7:55 AM EST reply actions

I’m going to post something that will make me look crazy on a Pistons board:

DaJuan Summers will not be in the NBA in five years.

I think he’ll probably be out of the league by the end of his rookie deal, but I’m going to cover my behind.

JJ: At worst, a rotation player for a long time. At best, a starter for a team that has lots of weapons and needs a garbage man.

Daye: It all depends on his physical development. If he gets stronger, then he’s certainly got the skills to be a starter. If he doesn’t develop physically, then he just ain’t gonna make it.

by brgulker on Jan 3, 2010 11:57 AM EST reply actions

He's a nightmare matchup on offense.

He’s got a good enough handle and outside shot to give a PF trying to guard him fits. He’s strong enough to overpower SFs in the post (although I haven’t seen a whole lot of his post game).

The key with him is defense. Can he guard SFs or guard and outrebound PFs? That’s the key to him being a good player.

by Quick Darshan on Mar 19, 2010 10:38 PM EDT reply actions

His defense is surprisingly good

When he stays with his man. He’s made very nice plays against Melo and Pierce among others, it’s just a matter of him sticking with his man off the ball – which always improves with time (well for anyone not named CV).

My biggest question is his desire and understanding of the game. He took too many contested jumpers in college considering the nightmare physical matchup he could have had. In fact, his draft combine numbers were better than Melo’s across the entire board!

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/DaJuan-Summers-1198/
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He just doesn’t seem to have the same passion, otherwise with his touch, he could be a monster on the wing, off the dribble or in the post.

by bearded thundar on Mar 20, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions