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Doug McDermott Hangs Up His Sneakers After 12 NBA Seasons
13 Nov
Summary
- Doug McDermott retired after a 12-season NBA career.
- He was a first-round pick in the 2014 NBA draft.
- McDermott finished with 726 games played, averaging 8.5 points.
Doug McDermott, a former first-round NBA draft pick, has officially retired from professional basketball after 12 seasons. His agent confirmed the decision, marking the end of a notable career that began after his standout college days at Creighton University.
McDermott was selected 11th overall in the 2014 NBA draft. He played for multiple teams throughout his career, including the Chicago Bulls, Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs, and Sacramento Kings.
During his 12-year NBA tenure, McDermott appeared in 726 games. He averaged 8.5 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. His three-point shooting accuracy of 41.0 percent also ranks 22nd all-time in NBA history.