DERRICK FAVORS (OKC)
#15•D. FAVORS
F/C • 6’9, 265 lbs; 13th year, Georgia Tech
SALTY DOG
NBA ROLE: (VETERAN) TWO-WAY 4/5
If there’s one player who doesn’t receive enough national attention, it’s Derrick Favors; when fully healthy, D-Favs ranks high when discussing some of the league's most underrated veteran bigs; finishes strong after screening (& rolling), experienced finisher – unadulterated, power dribble-dunker; super strong w/ a soft touch near the rim: it’s hard to move him once he’s gotten to his spot (can pivot out or spin around his man); 'throwback' big – money inside the arc w/ midrange Js, solid flash cutter who’s ready to deliver a decisive blow after catching; Favors takes his time on the box: re-adjusts, makes his move depending on coverages; not the most mobile, can struggle v. quicker opponents/outside shooters; good rim protector, stays vertical and does well cleaning up help side action; landed w/ rebuilding Thunder – Favors is a seasoned option for Coach Daigneault to lean on
SIGNATURE!
SCREEN --> MIDRANGE J
SCREEN --> ROLLING FLUSH
#DOGTAG: SALTY DOG
MORE ON D. FAVORS
Avg. career-high 16.4 points/game (2015-16)
All-Rookie Second Team (2011)
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K23 RATING: TBD
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