Chicago Bulls: A Look At First Quarter 2016-17 Award Winners

Dec 6, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (34) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) and forward Taj Gibson (22) in the second half at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Pistons won 102-91.Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

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Chicago Bulls forward Doug McDermott (11) shoots as Indiana Pacers forward C.J. Miles (0) defends during the second half at United Center. The Bulls won 118-101. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Sixth Man: Doug McDermott

McDermott flourished during Fred Hoiberg‘s first year with the team in 2015-16, more than tripling his scoring average from the previous season.

Prior to sustaining his second concussion in a game against the Washington Wizards on Nov. 12, McDermott was far and away the Bulls’ top player coming off the bench.

Not only is he averaging a career-best 10.6 points per contest, he is also shooting an efficient 51 percent from the field. Along with that, McDermott ranks third on the team in three-point shooting, knocking down 36 percent of his attempts.

McDermott has been out of the lineup for the past 10 games. The Bulls’ record during that span: a less than impressive 4-6 mark.

It is being reported that he may return to the lineup in the team’s next game against the San Antonio Spurs.

If that is the case, his presence will be a welcome addition being that the second unit has struggled during his absence.

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