SIAP.. Doug McDermott

[hawkfan33]

since when? is that a new part of the CBA? aren't all NBA contracts guaranteed?

2nd round picks have never had guaranteed contracts.

 

[trj]

Shooting. He's an elite level shooter, nearly 50% from the 3 point line at a fairly high volume. He will be able to play a small ball four, he's going to be great at the pick and pop. I don't think he's going to be a star be he can certainly be in someone's rotation.

This. For 85-90% of the guys in the league it is about finding a niche, shooter, on the ball defender, even the rah, rah energy, hustle guy. Ryan Bowen had a 10 year career simply being the hustle/energy guy. Nick Collison is a tough defender with a inside presence and made his career being that guy, it is not sexy and it probably isn't what he dreamed about as a kid, but more than likely he will play long enough to collect a NBA pension.

 

[MeatMan]

2nd round picks have never had guaranteed contracts.

Interesting. Though this article mentions that there are times when 2nd round picks do get guaranteed deals.
The Structure of NBA Rookie Contracts - Forbes