3 things we learned from DeMar DeRozan's debut for the Chicago Bulls

#2 Defense

DeMar DeRozan is usually not known for his defensive porwess

DeMar DeRozan is not a player known for his capabilities on the defensive side of the ball. He has averaged one steal and 0.3 blocks per game in his career, which isn't that bad or that great.

Judging by his first game with the Bulls, he seems to have stepped up on the other end of the court, hounding players and using his experience wisely to know exactly when to help or stay. DeRozan's two blocks were a result of his high-energy plays on defense.

His block on Jarret Allen was an ideal example of DeRozan using his experience as he rotated in the nick of time to deny an easy bucket.

If DeRozan manages to keep up this intense approach, it would be very difficult to penetrate the Bulls' defense with elite perimeter defenders such as Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso along with the uber athletic LaVine and DeRozan acting as a frontline with a collosus like Vucevic behind to protect the rim.

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#1 Unselfish playmaking

DeRozan passing around the Warriors player to Lamarcus Aldridge

DeMar DeRozan began his career as more of a scorer than a playmaker but as he grew older he became more of a proficient facilitator before becoming elite during his time with the San Antonio Spurs.

During his three-season with San Antonio, he averaged 6.2 assists, showing that he can playmake at an elite level in the right system. The Spurs system is highly predicated on unselfishly sharing the ball, leading to a greater number of assists and easy buckets.

Billy Donovan's system also involves a high-tempo offense that requires unselfish movement of the ball as seen in the first game against the Cavs. DeRozan will find it a perfect fit as he is used to making that extra pass to find an open teammate.