Luka Doncic (pre and post-draft discussion thread)
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I haven't yet had much to say about Luka Doncic... and I honestly still don't know what to say about him. Deandre Ayton's my guy in this draft. I just love his physical tools and potential. But if he's a lock for Phoenix's pick, then the Kings have a decision to make at #2. For some, it's obviously Doncic that should come off the board next. Personally, I like Bagley a helluva lot, and I think he'd be a great pick at #2. But I'm looking forward to digging into all of the writing that's been done on Doncic as the draft gets closer. I didn't imagine that the Kings were going to be picking this high, so I simply paid little attention to Doncic's profile as it's risen in the last year.
At this point, I'm unsure of what to make of him. I've heard comp's of all kinds, from James Harden to Manu Ginobili to Ben Simmons to Lonzo Ball to Ricky Rubio to some mutant hybrid of all those guys. There's clearly never been a European prospect like him, though, to be touted so highly as an NBA draftee that he's in the mix for the first pick in the draft. I do like his size a lot. 6'8", 230 lbs at only 19 years old?! No wonder scouts talk about him working over grown ass men. The kid's big. And I do love big guards who can bully their way around the court. That said, he's got tremendous skill and finesse, as well. It all sounds so appealing, but is he the future of a franchise? Is he a playoff team's best player? That's what I want to know, and consensus is mixed on the answer to those questions...
At this point, I'm unsure of what to make of him. I've heard comp's of all kinds, from James Harden to Manu Ginobili to Ben Simmons to Lonzo Ball to Ricky Rubio to some mutant hybrid of all those guys. There's clearly never been a European prospect like him, though, to be touted so highly as an NBA draftee that he's in the mix for the first pick in the draft. I do like his size a lot. 6'8", 230 lbs at only 19 years old?! No wonder scouts talk about him working over grown ass men. The kid's big. And I do love big guards who can bully their way around the court. That said, he's got tremendous skill and finesse, as well. It all sounds so appealing, but is he the future of a franchise? Is he a playoff team's best player? That's what I want to know, and consensus is mixed on the answer to those questions...
Exactly. Staying in Europe and banking that he'll land on the team of his choice while delaying his second contract or just waiting out his rookie deal to sign a long term deal in 3-4 years just doesn't make any sense. The first year of his second deal could wind up paying him more than the three years he waits in Europe plus any endorsements he may make. I'm assuming Euroleague players don't make a lot in endorsements based on their salaries.
It looks like Real Madrid and Doncic are headed for a finals against Fenerbahce and our old buddy Jason Thompson. JT had a -3 PIR (player index rating) in the quarterfinal game and finished with 0 pts, 2 rebounds and 4 fouls.
Former lottery pick Jan Vesely is another starter. Also, boxing fans should be excited to see Muhammed Ali play basketball
Former lottery pick Jan Vesely is another starter. Also, boxing fans should be excited to see Muhammed Ali play basketball
There's also the fact that national media reporting is going to jump all over even the flimsiest indication that Luka Doncic might hold out for a big market, because who's going to care about Doncic if he gets drafted by Sacramento? I mean, Kristaps Porzingis is in New York, for Christ's sake, so obviously Doncic is going to want to play there, too. 
after a good 1st half, he's had a poor 2nd half. 15mins: 6pts 0 asts 6rebs 1-6FG , 1-4 3pt, 3-4FT
ends the game with 30mins: 16pts 7rebs 2asts on 4-12 FG, 2-5 3pt, and 6-8 FT
I would say he had a good game. Tale of 2 halves, but didn't look overwhelmed. He really struggled shooting the ball and creating his own shot. Had some troubles breaking down defenses with his handles. On the other hand, played unselfish and did a great job setting up the half-court offense. Defense was good, good help D. Was active on the boards. Did a good job controlling the flow of the offense.
ends the game with 30mins: 16pts 7rebs 2asts on 4-12 FG, 2-5 3pt, and 6-8 FT
I would say he had a good game. Tale of 2 halves, but didn't look overwhelmed. He really struggled shooting the ball and creating his own shot. Had some troubles breaking down defenses with his handles. On the other hand, played unselfish and did a great job setting up the half-court offense. Defense was good, good help D. Was active on the boards. Did a good job controlling the flow of the offense.
There's also the fact that national media reporting is going to jump all over even the flimsiest indication that Luka Doncic might hold out for a big market, because who's going to care about Doncic if he gets drafted by Sacramento? I mean, Kristaps Porzingis is in New York, for Christ's sake, so obviously Doncic is going to want to play there, too.
Step 1) Talk about how much of a choker Lebron is and that he'll never catch Jordan
Step 2) Leak rumors that so-and-so draft pick doesn't want to play for so-and-so small market team
Step 3) Watch the draft where so-and-so player goes to so-and-so small market team
Step 4) Link every free agent to the Lakers
Step 5) Talk about why no free agents went to the Lakeres
Step 6) Watch reporters who are never right make up stuff and quote "sources" we all know aren't real until the regular season starts
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