DeMar DeRozan joined the Chicago Bulls last season after getting traded from the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran guard has performed exceptionally well with the Bulls and has played a vital role in their recent success. Last season, he set several scoring records and had a very successful season with the Bulls. He has carried the same level of performance to the new season and has already begun setting records. But seasoned Bulls fans still had a point of contention after DeRozan was mentioned in the same breath as the greatest Chicago Bull ever, Michael Jordan.

The Chicago Bulls last season witnessed a new era of relevance and success. After years of disappointing seasons, the Chicago Bulls in the last season managed to finish with a record of 46-36. They finished the year at 6th in the Eastern Conference standings.

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After numerous failed seasons, the Bulls surprised the basketball community last season when they made the playoffs. Though they lost in the first round against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, many Bulls fans have found a renewed faith in their team. Their success can be attributed to many factors. But the addition of the All-Star guard, DeMar DeRozan, has proved to be a godsend for the team.

Fans question comparisons between Michael Jordan and DeMar DeRozan

DeMar DeRozan was traded from the San Antonio Spurs to the Chicago Bulls last season. In hindsight, the Bulls gave up very little when compared to the excellent contribution of DeRozan so far.

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Jordan and DeRozan have a similar playstyle; a strong midrange game combined with efficient shooting. DeRozan pulling up on a defender or shooting a turnaround fadeaway 20 ft away from the basket eerily resembles the classic highlights of Jordan in the 90s. However, a similarity in stat pointed out by the Bulls official Twitter handle has upset a section of fans.

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DeRozan picked up from where he left off last season and scored 37 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists in the season opener against the Miami Heat. He also set a new record in Bulls history of scoring over 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in a season opener. DeRozan shares this achievement with one another player, Michael Jordan. This triggered some comparisons between the two Bulls players. And fans have flooded social media to express their opinions. While some fans have admitted the similarity between the two, some have vehemently rejected the idea. Here are some of the tweets:

DeRozan was considered by many on the decline in San Antonio. But all of them were proven wrong by the resurgence of the 5x All-star guard in Chicago. DeRozan had one of his best seasons with the Bulls last season. He averaged a career-high 27.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.9 assists for the entire season.

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