The Philadelphia 76ers have had one of the best offseasons in the NBA. However, there remain some points of improvement for the group, one of which is 3-point shooting. As such, they should seriously consider bringing in Doug McDermott via a training camp deal at the very least to mitigate their woes in that department.
76ers could sign Doug McDermott to fix their shooting woes
Cap space is currently too tight for the 76ers at this juncture, so they can only realistically offer the minimum to free agents. That makes it ideal for them to pursue someone like McDermott, who will only command a minimum salary while still being able to deliver as a perimeter shooter.
A career 41 percent 3-point shooter, McDermott is as pure as it gets when it comes to a marksman. Sure, he may just be a 3-point specialist, a one-trick pony, but for someone who would hypothetically function as an emergency shooter, there should be little harm in going after him on the open market.
The case for McDermott in Philly
Perimeter shooting is a major flaw for the 76ers. This past season, they were in the bottom third in the league in all 3-point shooting metrics like attempts, makes, and success rate. Now, bringing in a third-stringer like McDermott will not be the end-all, be-all to address that, but he can sure arm the team with one of the most precise shooters in the league.
As a 34-year-old forward, McDermott is not going to bring much to the table elsewhere. His defense alone makes him such a dangerous player to trot out on the hardwood. However, this team specifically needs floor spacers, which is exactly the veteran's bread and butter.
McDermott is especially skilled when moving without the ball. He is a very smart cutter who understands spacing. He knows when and where to relocate when roaming around the perimeter. For a team littered with players used to just standing around and waiting for their turn to cook when the ball is in someone else's hands, off-ball utility is a luxury.
While it is not a clear priority at this juncture, the 76ers front office can still find a way to make the roster as flawless as possible without breaking the bank. Going after McDermott, who seems to not have any other bidders anyway, is a savvy way to strengthen their collective prowess from beyond the arc.
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