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Selected 11th overall in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets, McDermott was immediately traded to the Chicago Bulls on draft night. That move set the tone for a career that saw him become a well-traveled veteran, eventually suiting up for seven different organizations. Across 726 regular-season appearances, he maintained a career scoring average of 8.5 points per game, largely defined by his efficiency from long range, where he connected on 41% of his attempts.
A Career Defined by Perimeter Efficiency
After spending his first two and a half seasons with the Bulls, McDermott’s journey took him through several stops, including the Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, and San Antonio Spurs. He concluded his professional tenure with a two-season stint with the
From Collegiate Stardom to Professional Longevity
Before his transition to the professional ranks, McDermott enjoyed a decorated collegiate career at Creighton. Playing under his father, Greg McDermott, he became a three-time All-American and helped lead the program to four consecutive NCAA tournament appearances between 2010 and 2014. His senior season was particularly notable, as he led the nation in scoring and earned national player of the year honors in 2014.
McDermott finished his college career with the fifth-most points in NCAA Division I men's basketball history, a mark that currently stands at seventh. In recognition of his contributions to the university, Creighton retired his jersey in December 2023, cementing his legacy as one of the most prolific scorers in college basketball history before he embarked on his decade-plus journey in the NBA.