Former National Player of the Year Retires From NBA After 12 Seasons

Doug McDermott, a former National Player of the Year, has announced his retirement from the NBA after a 12-year career spanning seven franchises. His agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, revealed the news on behalf of the 726-game veteran. McDermott's shooting prowess, specifically from beyond the arc, has been his trademark, boasting an impressive 41.0% career mark, which places him 22nd all-time in the league.

His professional journey began with the Denver Nuggets following his selection at the 11th spot in the 2014 NBA draft. Over the years, McDermott played for Chicago Bulls, Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs, and Sacramento Kings. He concluded his career with the Sacramento Kings during the 2025-26 season.

McDermott's college career at Creighton from 2010 to 2014 was nothing short of spectacular. He led the Bluejays to 23 or more victories in each of his four seasons, securing a spot in the NCAA tournament every year from his third season onwards. In his final year, McDermott displayed unmatched prowess, averaging an impressive 26.7 points per game and earning first-team All-American honors for the third consecutive season. Consequently, Creighton honored his No. 3 jersey by retiring it.

His exceptional shooting skills culminated in his selection by the Denver Nuggets. McDermott then moved on to Chicago Bulls, Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers twice, San Antonio Spurs, and his final stop with Sacramento Kings. His best season came with the Pacers in the 2020-21 campaign, where he averaged 13.6 points per game and shot 53.2% from the field.

In the 2021-22 season, McDermott played all 51 games for the San Antonio Spurs. His stint with Sacramento lasted until the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, during which he averaged 5.7 points in 15.1 minutes, hitting 39.0% from deep. At the end of his career, McDermott has contributed to a total of 8.5 points and 2.1 rebounds per game, 6,162 points, and 1,032 made 3-pointers.