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Chicago Bulls: Ranking the last 10 first-round picks

By Luke Askew

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 14: Jimmy Butler #21 and Doug McDermott #3 of the Chicago Bulls react after a made basket against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 14, 2016 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Bulls defeated the 76ers 115-111. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 14: Jimmy Butler #21 and Doug McDermott #3 of the Chicago Bulls react after a made basket against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 14, 2016 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Bulls defeated the 76ers 115-111. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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Doug McDermott, former member of the Chicago Bulls.
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6. Doug McDermott

  • Draft year: 2014
  • Pick: 11

I’ll probably die on Doug McDermott Island, but that’s something I’m at peace with. I was convinced while the Bulls had him on their roster that they weren’t using him correctly, and I’m still convinced of that to this day. In fact, I still don’t think any team has used him correctly.

For his career, nearly half of his shot attempts have come from behind the arc. I get it. He’s a good 3-point shooter, but he’s so much more than that. He moves well off the ball, he can get to the rim when he wants to and he has great size for a perimeter guy.

Part of the issue with Doug, though, is his confidence. He often passed up good, quality looks that he should’ve taken when he was on the Bulls, and the same things are happening to this day.

McDermott’s time with the Bulls wasn’t all that good, but now, he’s a valuable contributor on a solid playoff team. That’s not a bad place to be.

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