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Will McDermott's defense hurt his NBA draft stock?

Doug McDermott's defense -- not offense- will strongly dictate where he goes in the 2014 NBA Draft.

Doug McDermott's defense -- not offense- will strongly dictate where he goes in the 2014 NBA Draft.

Over the next few months McDermott will be among the most polarizing prospects in draft meetings. The results of his combine drills will be dissected and tape of McDermott defending more athletic players will be studied closely. McDermott will be on an NBA roster next season. It remains to be seen what the expectations are going to be for him when he gets there.

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