DeMar DeRozan is ranked 12th among NBA wingmen

When it comes to the best NBA wing players, DeMar DeRozan is among them.

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Chicago Bulls All-Star DeMar DeRozan remains an anomaly in the three-point era. Yet, this uniqueness makes the Compton native stand out among his peers. DeRozan has proven himself to be one of the best wingmen in the NBA and is currently ranked 12th on the list of top wingmen in the league.

Sticks out like a sore thumb

Save for one season in his 14 years in the league, Deebo has shot less than one three-point attempt per game. Yet, for all of his reservations about shooting from beyond the arc, he's still had remarkable success. His stellar averages in the last two seasons with the Bulls are evidence of his ability to make an impact without relying on three-pointers for production.

"In today's pace-and-space NBA, DeMar DeRozan is an anachronism. He's neither a high-volume nor a particularly accurate three-point shooter—he shot only 32.4 percent from deep on 1.9 attempts per game last season—which makes him stick out like a sore thumb," Bryan Toporek wrote.

Midrange master

While most players in the league are mastering the art of the long ball, DeRozan has made the midrange his domain, making him one of the most consistent scorers in the league in that area.

"DeRozan is one of the few remaining masters of the mid-range. He's been among the 80th percentile or higher in efficiency from that area of the court in each of the past four seasons, according to Dunks and Threes, which helped him be one of the league's most clutch players over that span," Toporek added.

While DeRozan's lack of playoff success, specifically during his tenure with the Bulls, cannot be denied, his body of work, especially on the offensive end over the last decade, is undeniable. He has emerged as one of the league's premier scorers and midrange specialists, a skill that will keep him among the best players even in his twilight years.