Douglas Richard McDermott a.k.a. Doug McDermott is an American Professional Basketball Player who plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA). As of 2020, the hunk currently plays for the Indiana Pacers as their Small forward. Douglas Richard McDermott has played for other teams like Chicago Bulls, Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, and Dallas Mavericks.
As a Small forward, McDermott reportedly earns around $7,333,333 as his yearly salary from Indiana Pacers. Further, he has an estimated net worth of over $10 million. Neither married nor in a relationship, McDermott is currently single.
As of 2020, Douglas Richard McDermott has an estimated net worth of over $10 million. He reportedly signed a 3-year contract with Indiana Pacers in 2018. Further, the NBA player has an average salary of $7,333,333 annually, including $22,000,000 guaranteed.
In 2018-19, McDermott earned a basic salary of $7,333,334, with a cap hit of $ 7,333,334 and a dead cap of $22,000,000. In addition, he is the 7th best-paid players of Indiana Pacers while Victor Oladipo, Thaddeus Young, Tyreke Evans are among the highest earner of the team.
His Contract and Salary:
Year | Team | Salary |
2017/2018 | Dallas Mavericks | $3,294,994 |
2016/2017 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $2,483,040 |
2015/2016 | Chicago Bulls | $2,380,440 |
2014/2015 | Chicago Bulls | $2,277,960 |
Douglas Richard McDermott so far has made earnings of $17,769,768 from his entire NBA career. Further, he will reportedly earn $7,333,333 for the 2019/2020 season.
There is no information about his relationship and his affairs. In addition, McDermott seems to be focused on building his career and has kept his romantic relationship hidden from the general public.
The Famous NBA star is 6 feet 8 inch in height and weighs around 102 Kg. Other than being a famous NBA Small forward, Douglas Richard McDermott is pretty famous in social media.
He is a huge fan of an American racing car driver Danica Patrick.
Douglas Richard McDermott was born on January 3, 1992, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to parents Greg McDermott and Theresa McDermott. As per his nationality, he is American and belongs to a white ethnic group. Further, his star sign is Capricorn.
McDermott grew up along with his siblings, Sydney McDermott, and Nick McDermott.
Douglas Richard McDermott attended Ames High School in Ames, Iowa where he played for his high school basketball team.
Douglas Richard McDermott, in his high school career, held an average of 20.1 points and 7.8 rebounds as a senior. After completing high school, Douglas Richard McDermott enrolled at Creighton University and played for the Creighton Bluejays men's basketball.
On 26 June 2014, McDermott was selected by the Denver Nuggets in the first round with the 11th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft. He was later traded along with Anthony Randolph to the Chicago Bulls on the draft night.
On 22 July 2014, after an average of 18.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game in the 2014 NBA Summer League, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Bulls.
He played 3 seasons with Chicago Bulls and eventually joined Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017. He along with Taj Gibson was traded to Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Joffrey Lauvergne, Anthony Morrow and Cameron Payne.
On 25 September 2017, McDermott and Enes Kanter were traded to the New York Knicks in exchange for Carmelo Anthony in the second round pick of 2018.
On 8 February 2018 Dallas Mavericks acquired McDermott in a three-team trade involving the Knicks and Denver Nuggets. On 6 July 2018, McDermott signed a $22 million three-year contract with the Indiana Pacers.