Doug McDermott is an American professional basketball player who is signed with the Indiana Pacers. The 2023/24 season was the veteran sharpshooter’s 10th season in the NBA.
McDermott’s basketball journey started at Ames High School in Iowa, where he played alongside NBA star Harrison Barnes. For college, McDermott committed to Creighton University, where he played for all four seasons.
Since joining the NBA, McDermott has played for six teams. His breakthrough was the 2020/21 season with the Pacers, where he averaged his career-high in points (13.6 ppg). Over 655 regular season games in his career as of May 2024, McDermott is shooting a remarkable 41.0% from 3-point range.
Doug McDermott Draft
The Denver Nuggets selected McDermott with the 11th overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.However, his draft rights were soon traded to the Chicago Bulls, where he played his first three seasons.
McDermott has since also played for the OKC Thunder, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs.
Doug McDermott Position
Doug McDermott as a small forward for the Indiana Pacers. At 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighing around 102 kg, McDermott can also be deployed as a power forward from time to time. His size and shooting ability allows teams to use him as a big man who can space the floor and provide guards with more offensive options.
FAQs on What draft pick was Doug McDermott?
A. Yes, Doug McDermott was drafted 11th overall in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets.
A. As of May 2024, Doug McDermott is playing for the Indiana Pacers.
A. Doug McDermott primarily plays as a small forward.
A. Doug McDermott played college basketball at Creighton University.
A. Andrew Wiggins was the first overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. He was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
A. As of May 2024, Doug McDermott is 32 years old.
