Overview
- Priority Sports posted McDermott’s retirement on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, a notice that was echoed by his alma mater and multiple outlets.
- McDermott finished a 12-year career having played in 726 NBA games with 97 starts and career averages of 8.5 points and 2.1 rebounds per game.
- He carved out a reputation as a floor-spacing specialist, shooting 41.0 percent from three-point range and making 1,032 career three-pointers.
- A No. 11 pick in the 2014 draft out of Creighton, McDermott spent early seasons with the Chicago Bulls and later played for the Thunder, Knicks, Mavericks, Pacers, Spurs and Kings.
- His final NBA season was with the Sacramento Kings, when he appeared in 29 games, averaged 5.7 points in 15.1 minutes, and shot 39.0 percent from three, leaving teams with one fewer experienced outside shooter to fill bench roles.