Doug McDermott, a former college basketball star, will return to the Sacramento Kings on a one-year, $3.6 million contract. McDermott, 33, played for the Kings last season. The Grand Forks, North Dakota native played college basketball at Creighton University before the Denver Nuggets selected him with the No. 11 overall pick of the 2014 NBA Draft. Read on for the latest on McDermott’s newest contract.
Doug McDermott-Sacramento Kings Update
Doug McDermott recently agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal to return to the Sacramento Kings. ESPN’s Shams Charania announced the news after representatives, Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of Priority Sports, told the 31-year-old.
McDermott will enter his 12th season in the NBA and his second in Sacramento. He previously signed a one-year deal with the Kings last season and shot 43.6% from three-point range in 42 games. He has played for seven teams since 2014.
McDermott-Kings Outlook
Doug McDermott, a veteran small forward and power forward, can help the Sacramento Kings in the near future. McDermott is a premier shooter with a career average of 41.1% from the three-point line on more than three attempts per game.
McDermott’s sharpshooting ability will help the Kings’ offense, which has been a top-five team in three-pointers made over the last two seasons. McDermott will also help make the Kings’ defense work well, while providing space for other key players.
Final Thoughts
Doug McDermott likely won’t be a long-term solution for the Sacramento Kings. However, McDermott’s services will likely help him become a short-term solution for the Kings next season. McDermott’s ability to stretch the floor can help him become a valuable addition in Sacramento. McDermott appears to be excited and ready to contribute to the Kings, just like his initial reaction to the team last season.
