McDermott

[TiagoSimoes]

great game, 31 pts 7-12 5-9 from 3pt.

seems a bit 1-dimensional, but boy can he score

[russwest0]

it's not like he didn't still dominate in college when matched up vs nba level length and athleticism

at worst case scenario he's still a guy who can shoot 40% from deep.

his offensive game is much better than being just a 3pt shooter though.

[chocolatethunder]

great game, 31 pts 7-12 5-9 from 3pt.

seems a bit 1-dimensional, but boy can he score

He may not be a defensive stud, but his game is far from one dimensional. He can post, shoot deep and shoot midrange. He sees the floor well and is a good passer. He is excellent without the ball. He's not gonna be a perennial all star but he's no bum by any means.

[CHi1PriDe]

Nice thing is, he's 2nd in free throws made in college. I'd like to see him start at the 3

[stalkerforlife]

Nice thing is, he's 2nd in free throws made in college. I'd like to see him start at the 3

That should be a no brainer, but Thibs is so damn stubborn.

[turnaroundJ]

Is the guy not confident in himself or is he just messing with us?

He compares himself to Wally Szczerbiak and Kyle Korver, but it seems like he can do much better.

[stalkerforlife]

Is the guy not confident in himself or is he just messing with us?

He compares himself to Wally Szczerbiak and Kyle Korver, but it seems like he can do much better.

Those guys are great role players, but McBuckets is just trolling.

[turnaroundJ]

Those guys are great role players, but McBuckets is just trolling.

Exactly, they're great, but I think he should aim higher.

[hawksdogsbraves]

it's not like he didn't still dominate in college when matched up vs nba level length and athleticism

at worst case scenario he's still a guy who can shoot 40% from deep.

his offensive game is much better than being just a 3pt shooter though.

He was a great college player for sure, but nba level length and athleticism WAS what people said gave him trouble. That's kind of an obvious point though.

I remember against Baylor when they lost in the tournament in particular he was bothered by some real athletic defenders.

That being said though I think he'll fill his role well. The Bulls desperately needed shooters.

Also Wally Szerbiack is who he always compares himself to and I think it's good comp. Remember Wally had some 19ppg seasons and even made an All-Star game. 19/4/4 on good percentages seems like a pretty good ceiling for Dougie McBuckets.

[NugzFan]

great game, 31 pts 7-12 5-9 from 3pt.

seems a bit 1-dimensional, but boy can he score

Very 1 dimensional. I don't think he did anything but shoot 3s. Maybe 2 dribbles all night?

But damn he can shoot.

[NugzFan]

Is the guy not confident in himself or is he just messing with us?

He compares himself to Wally Szczerbiak and Kyle Korver, but it seems like he can do much better.

I definitely see Korver.

[Kellogs4toniee]

Two way responsibility right now. It's on Bulls management (Thibodeau) and leadership (Noah / Rose) to mentor and train this kid the right way. It's also on McDermott himself to condition himself so he can run screens and play hard very similar to how players like Allen, Reddick, and Hayward manage to succeed in this league.

McDermott has a great skillset, and the confidence. We've seen how other great white college players (Hayward, Reddick, Parsons) have managed to succeed in this league. I am confident McDermott will be starting and contributing as one of the key rotation players on the Bulls by the end of this upcoming season.

We are a Bulls team that has desperately needed shooting the last couple seasons. As a fan I am very excited.

[stalkerforlife]

Very 1 dimensional. I don't think he did anything but shoot 3s. Maybe 2 dribbles all night?

But damn he can shoot.

You'd be a horrible NBA scout.

He showed his post game as well as attacking off the dribble and getting to the line for 12 free throws.

[NugzFan]

You'd be a horrible NBA scout.

He showed his post game as well as attacking off the dribble and getting to the line for 12 free throws.

Lol. No he didn't. Not in today's game at least. I admit I didn't see game 1

At least half of those fts were off fouls on 3 pt shots. He didn't rebound , pass, drive, play d, etc...

But like I said, the one thing he does, he does very well.

[NugzFan]

Just checked the box.

27 min: 3 rebounds, assists, steals and blocks









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