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Grading OKC Thunder’s ‘Bust Revival’ Project

By Gideon Lim

Mar 26, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; OKC Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) huddles with teammates during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 26, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; OKC Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) huddles with teammates during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 27, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Doug McDermott (25) guards Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Doug McDermott

Draft details: 11th pick in the 2014 draft

How he was acquired: trade with Bulls to acquire McDermott and Gibson in exchange for Cameron Payne, Anthony Morrow and Joffrey Lauvergne

Projected squad status: bench shooter

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Doug McDermott has not had the runway to showcase himself, but I am quite hopeful about this trade. McDermott’s biggest issue is his shooting consistency. He switches between moments of lights-out shooting to being buried on the bench.

I see this trade as a win for the Thunder. OKC have always desired a shooting specialist. McDermott’s arrival helps to spread the risk between him and Alex Abrines. The competition will probably produce a useful rotation player for the team. Even if McDermott ends up being the one walking, as long as the trade produces a shooter for the team, it should be considered a win.

Verdict: TBD (check back in 3 years)

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