Doug McDermott

NBASmall Forward|Sacramento Kings

United StatesJanuary 3, 1992

Biography

Douglas Richard McDermott (born January 3, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). While playing college basketball for the Creighton Bluejays, McDermott led the nation in scoring in 2013–14 and was a three-time consensus first-team All-American. He was the consensus national player of the year as a senior in 2014, and finished his college career with the fifth-most points in NCAA Division I men's basketball history. After graduating from Creighton, McDermott was selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 11th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft. He was traded to the Chicago Bulls and went on to play two and a half seasons for the Bulls before being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in February 2017. McDermott has also played for the New York Knicks, the Dallas Mavericks, the Indiana Pacers, and the San Antonio Spurs. A small forward, McDermott is known for his outside shooting. McDermott is the son of Creighton coach Greg McDermott and was coached by his father during his college career.

Photos

Doug McDermott — NBA Forward for Sacramento Kings

Doug McDermott — NBA Small Forward for Sacramento Kings

Career Timeline

1992personal

Douglas Richard McDermott (born January 3, 1992) is an American professional ...

Douglas Richard McDermott (born January 3, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

2013career

While playing college basketball for the Creighton Bluejays, McDermott led th...

While playing college basketball for the Creighton Bluejays, McDermott led the nation in scoring in 2013–14 and was a three-time consensus first-team All-American.

2014achievement

He was the consensus national player of the year as a senior in 2014, and fin...

He was the consensus national player of the year as a senior in 2014, and finished his college career with the fifth-most points in NCAA Division I men's basketball history.

2014career

After graduating from Creighton, McDermott was selected by the Denver Nuggets...

After graduating from Creighton, McDermott was selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 11th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft.

2017career

He was traded to the Chicago Bulls and went on to play two and a half seasons...

He was traded to the Chicago Bulls and went on to play two and a half seasons for the Bulls before being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in February 2017.

Achievements

2014

He was the consensus national player of the year as a senior in 2014, and fin...

He was the consensus national player of the year as a senior in 2014, and finished his college career with the fifth-most points in NCAA Division I men's basketball history.