Kyle Lowry
Point guard, 6-1, 29 years old, 10th season
2014-15 stats per game: 17.8 points, 6.8 assists, 4.7 rebounds
What they need: Slimmed down Lowry is quicker which helps with keeping his man in front of him and should make him more explosive getting to the basket. Not wearing down physically as the year goes on is a key.
DeMar DeRozan
Guard-forward, 6-7, 26 years old, seventh season
2014-15 stats: 20.1 points, 3.5 assists, 4.6 rebounds
What they need: He’s one of the best mid-range shooters in the NBA and among the league leaders in getting to the free throw line.