Here's a nice article on Doncic: https://www.slamonline.com/nba/luka-doncic-slam-cover/
Luka Doncic (pre and post-draft discussion thread)
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The Kings are sitting pretty. Either player is going to slot right into the lineup or if they love someone else they could pull a Boston/Tatum type move. Luka puts a little more pressure on Giles to be a stud but Ayton means we need to ship out some of our young talent to bring in a proven SF. Either way, if Giles is the real deal we should have 4 high potential guys in the starting lineup on their first contracts and at a young age with a stable coaching situation. Exciting time to be a Kings fan.
https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2018/3/1/17031800/luka-doncic-nba-draft-2018-first-pick-projection
Towards the end of this article they have stats of Luka and Gallinari from their age nineteen seasons. Very similar production although Doncic definitely has the edge.
Towards the end of this article they have stats of Luka and Gallinari from their age nineteen seasons. Very similar production although Doncic definitely has the edge.
I'm not trying to say anything, I don't have an opinion of the player yet. I'm just processing is all and looking for intelligent feedback. I just started researching the guy last night and kept reading how his stats were amazing for his age. Then I saw them put next to Gallinaris and they were really close. That gave me pause.
Being immediately thrust into D'Antoni's guard centric system and then subsequently being traded into George Karl's PG-dominant system probably didn't help things. You don't have as many chances to develop as a playmaker when your coach is trying to turn Chris Duhon into the next Steve Nash.
The main difference between Doncic and Gallinari is this: Gallinari is a SG in a PF's body (especially now that injuries have sapped a lot of his athleticism) and Doncic is James Harden in a SF's body. Gallinari is probably a better scorer than Doncic will be but as a playmaker Doncic is miles ahead of him, think Milos Teodosic-level passing. Doncic, for what it's worth, will probably be a better defender at the next level as well.
The main difference between Doncic and Gallinari is this: Gallinari is a SG in a PF's body (especially now that injuries have sapped a lot of his athleticism) and Doncic is James Harden in a SF's body. Gallinari is probably a better scorer than Doncic will be but as a playmaker Doncic is miles ahead of him, think Milos Teodosic-level passing. Doncic, for what it's worth, will probably be a better defender at the next level as well.
Doncic old coach is the Suns head coach now and the Kings have Vlade and Bogdan.
I don't think Luka would have a problem with either team.
I don't think Luka would have a problem with either team.
It’s not a certainty he comes over.
I haven't heard any rumblings about him not coming over or trying to pull a power play on where he goes.
If that were truly the case, then I would pass and take Bagley at #2.
With Vlade's Euro connections, I'm sure Vlade has a good read on if he plans on playing for the Kings, if we draft him.
If there is any problem, I wouldn't have an issue with us taking Bagley #2.
If that were truly the case, then I would pass and take Bagley at #2.
With Vlade's Euro connections, I'm sure Vlade has a good read on if he plans on playing for the Kings, if we draft him.
If there is any problem, I wouldn't have an issue with us taking Bagley #2.
Kings PR person laying the groundwork in case Luca doesn’t want to come to Sac.
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.sacb...amento-kings/kings-blog/article211249164.html
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.sacb...amento-kings/kings-blog/article211249164.html
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