Luka Doncic
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If there's anything we've learned from the Warriors, you can never have enough ball-handlers or playmaking. Especially if we think Fox goes the Conley route of being a mid-tier level playmaking PG, we're going to need more help in that department.
There's a ton of fun combos we can run with Fox/Buddy/Bogdan/Doncic. Think all 4 can play with each other
If there's anything we've learned from the Warriors, you can never have enough ball-handlers or playmaking. Especially if we think Fox goes the Conley route of being a mid-tier level playmaking PG, we're going to need more help in that department.
There's a ton of fun combos we can run with Fox/Buddy/Bogdan/Doncic. Think all 4 can play with each other
What Houston figured out is you can cover for Harden with the right personnel behind him. Bring in a bunch of tough/defensive-minded studs (Capela/Mbah a Moute/Tucker/Ariza) who go all out on that end of the floor and then just take advantage of Harden's offensive gifts to make them far better than they really are on the offensive end.
Harden really has just mastered offensive basketball. I've watched a ton of Rockets games this year and especially now that he has a real running mate to play off of in CP3, there's just nothing teams can do to really slow him. Has all the footwork/shot fakes in the world, gets into the lane when he wants, dominates at the free throw line, can find any open shooter you leave open, is a very willing passer and always looks to make the right play. And now that Houston has stacked its roster with a bunch of tough defensive role players and floor spacers, he has the perfect fit around him to totally maximize his talents and game.
True, but the combination of players they put out are far different than Fox, Bogdan, and Doncic. They're a team that is more stocked with shooters and less on PG abilities like the driver Fox projects to be, or the pick and roll two man game players that Doncic and Bogdan project to be. You could say that perhaps Hield could be the Klay, but then you still have 3 players that are probably expected to give you more with the ball. Taking the ball out of Doncic's hands will invariably alter his game. Bogdan maybe not as much. He and Hield seem the most Warriors-ish of the bunch to me but this team still tilts being closer to that of a true pick and roll team.
The Rockets are a regular season team until they prove otherwise. Do you not remember the disappearance of Harden in his elimination game? I know he has CP3 now but that doesn't necessarily make it a given that they get past Golden State, who I do think is beatable by the way but just not at the expense of this team.
He has more potential as a on ball distributor but as you say it comes back down to Fox. I still can't see how one of Fox, Doncic, or Bogdan doesn't suffer and possibly even two. It's like what we're seeing with Oladipo in Indiana. He's now in the unquestioned role as the star without having to take a backseat to someone else or play off the ball. It totally changes things when a player goes to a team that fits them as much as they fit the team. I think you'd see the same type of regressive role for someone like Doncic with the Kings as they sit currently.
I am not impressed with this kid. Looks like a bigger version of Boggy.
He's not a great athlete. Speed is very questionable.
DeAndre Ayton is hands down the #1 pick. And I think I'd take Miles Bridges over Doncic.
I am not saying that definitively yet but Bridges can be an awesome player in the NBA.
Doncic.....meh.
He's not a great athlete. Speed is very questionable.
DeAndre Ayton is hands down the #1 pick. And I think I'd take Miles Bridges over Doncic.
I am not saying that definitively yet but Bridges can be an awesome player in the NBA.
Doncic.....meh.
You're too down on Doncic. Doncic is better than Bogadn. He's a better ball handler, passer, playmaker, and facilitator. He can actually play PG. He's also bigger than Bogdan and can potential play SF.
Athleticism is the only question mark in his game. Aside from that, he's everything you want in a basketball and franchise player. Too good to pass up.
I don't think Bridges' potential is as high as Doncic. Bridges is an limited as a ball handler and shot creator. For as athletic as he can be, he doesn't use it at all to attack the rim. Defensively, he has a much better outlook than Doncic, but I don't see enough offensive appeal from Bridges to put him over Doncic right now.
Athleticism is the only question mark in his game. Aside from that, he's everything you want in a basketball and franchise player. Too good to pass up.
I don't think Bridges' potential is as high as Doncic. Bridges is an limited as a ball handler and shot creator. For as athletic as he can be, he doesn't use it at all to attack the rim. Defensively, he has a much better outlook than Doncic, but I don't see enough offensive appeal from Bridges to put him over Doncic right now.
In 2017 if you don’t than your team won’t be good that simple.
Oh people comparing Bogdan to Doncic need to stop Doncic is worlds better and bigger. We see how good Bogdan is at the pick and roll well Doncic is way better than him at it kids elite. Also Doncic would fit perfect with Bogdan imagine the easy buckets for wcs. Doncic will be a 20-6-5 type of guy he is legit
Oh people comparing Bogdan to Doncic need to stop Doncic is worlds better and bigger. We see how good Bogdan is at the pick and roll well Doncic is way better than him at it kids elite. Also Doncic would fit perfect with Bogdan imagine the easy buckets for wcs. Doncic will be a 20-6-5 type of guy he is legit
I haven't seen much of him but what I have seen of Doncic is not all that. He doesn't jump off the screen. Just initial impressions.
Look, the #1 pick is DeAndre Ayton. He might be the best prospect since LeBron James. He can come into the league next year and put up 18 / 12 / 4. He's that good.
I cannot overstate enough that DeAndre Ayton is phenomenal! The idea that there would be a debate between Doncic and Atyton at this point is ridiculous.
I would put Miles Bridges ahead of Doncic based on the limited amount of video I have watched.
You know who Mile Bridges reminds me of with his combination of power and range on his shot.....James Harden.
Don't get it confused, I am not saying Bridges is the next Harden, I am saying his combination of power attacking the rim to go with a perimeter game is Harden-esque.
That kid Bagley Jr is good but he is going to take a while whereas Bridges can come in next year and be very good.
I am not sure if he's 6'6 or 6'8 but if Bridges is a legit 6'8" (and can defend power forward spot) then watch out he can terrorize the league.
Probably needs to tighten his handles and improve shot selection but I have to see more of him.
Look, the #1 pick is DeAndre Ayton. He might be the best prospect since LeBron James. He can come into the league next year and put up 18 / 12 / 4. He's that good.
I cannot overstate enough that DeAndre Ayton is phenomenal! The idea that there would be a debate between Doncic and Atyton at this point is ridiculous.
I would put Miles Bridges ahead of Doncic based on the limited amount of video I have watched.
You know who Mile Bridges reminds me of with his combination of power and range on his shot.....James Harden.
Don't get it confused, I am not saying Bridges is the next Harden, I am saying his combination of power attacking the rim to go with a perimeter game is Harden-esque.
That kid Bagley Jr is good but he is going to take a while whereas Bridges can come in next year and be very good.
I am not sure if he's 6'6 or 6'8 but if Bridges is a legit 6'8" (and can defend power forward spot) then watch out he can terrorize the league.
Probably needs to tighten his handles and improve shot selection but I have to see more of him.
Doncic and Ayton do NOT belong in the same sentence. A lot of what Doncic is doing over there will not work in the NBA.
Ayton is a transcendent talent. The guys is frigging unbelievable. Doncic is a mediocre athlete with great instincts for the game a la Boggy.
I cannot take seriously anyone weighing in on 2018 who does not recognize Ayton for who he can potentially be: borderline GOAT.
I find it interesting too you find similarity between Doncic and Harden. Miles Bridges is the college prospect with the Harden-esque game.
Harden bullies his way to the rim, plays through contact, has spring at the rim and he has a sweet touch and creates separation off the bounce.
These are traits Bridges has without the refinement. I don't see these traits in Doncic. He's not as physical. He's not as bouncy. What's all the fuss about?
Lonzo Bust showed the same glaring weaknesses at UCLA and everything I said about him at the time has come to fruition (though at least he is using his end-to-end speed a little more lately FWIW.)
Fans on this site and 90% of analysts were falling all over themselves to proclaim Lonzo Bust at the ROY. That hype train has left the station! With Doncic, I can see the same collective delusion occurring again.
The great equalizer is shooting. Is he going to take the NBA by storm like Jason Tatum and shooting 50% on 3s?!?
Well if he does that then prospects change, just like if Lonzo Bust remakes his shot and makes 40% instead of 30% he can become more than the next Austin Rivers.
This is not necessarily a criticism of Doncic but I do think fans need to temper their enthusiasm. He's not all that.
Doncic and Ayton do NOT belong in the same sentence. A lot of what Doncic is doing over there will not work in the NBA.
Ayton is a transcendent talent. The guys is frigging unbelievable. Doncic is a mediocre athlete with great instincts for the game a la Boggy.
I cannot take seriously anyone weighing in on 2018 who does not recognize Ayton for who he can potentially be: borderline GOAT.
I find it interesting too you find similarity between Doncic and Harden. Miles Bridges is the college prospect with the Harden-esque game.
Harden bullies his way to the rim, plays through contact, has spring at the rim and he has a sweet touch and creates separation off the bounce.
These are traits Bridges has without the refinement. I don't see these traits in Doncic. He's not as physical. He's not as bouncy. What's all the fuss about?
Lonzo Bust showed the same glaring weaknesses at UCLA and everything I said about him at the time has come to fruition (though at least he is using his end-to-end speed a little more lately FWIW.)
Fans on this site and 90% of analysts were falling all over themselves to proclaim Lonzo Bust at the ROY. That hype train has left the station! With Doncic, I can see the same collective delusion occurring again.
The great equalizer is shooting. Is he going to take the NBA by storm like Jason Tatum and shooting 50% on 3s?!?
Well if he does that then prospects change, just like if Lonzo Bust remakes his shot and makes 40% instead of 30% he can become more than the next Austin Rivers.
This is not necessarily a criticism of Doncic but I do think fans need to temper their enthusiasm. He's not all that.
Ayton is a transcendent talent. The guys is frigging unbelievable. Doncic is a mediocre athlete with great instincts for the game a la Boggy.
I cannot take seriously anyone weighing in on 2018 who does not recognize Ayton for who he can potentially be: borderline GOAT.
I find it interesting too you find similarity between Doncic and Harden. Miles Bridges is the college prospect with the Harden-esque game.
Harden bullies his way to the rim, plays through contact, has spring at the rim and he has a sweet touch and creates separation off the bounce.
These are traits Bridges has without the refinement. I don't see these traits in Doncic. He's not as physical. He's not as bouncy. What's all the fuss about?
Lonzo Bust showed the same glaring weaknesses at UCLA and everything I said about him at the time has come to fruition (though at least he is using his end-to-end speed a little more lately FWIW.)
Fans on this site and 90% of analysts were falling all over themselves to proclaim Lonzo Bust at the ROY. That hype train has left the station! With Doncic, I can see the same collective delusion occurring again.
The great equalizer is shooting. Is he going to take the NBA by storm like Jason Tatum and shooting 50% on 3s?!?
Well if he does that then prospects change, just like if Lonzo Bust remakes his shot and makes 40% instead of 30% he can become more than the next Austin Rivers.
This is not necessarily a criticism of Doncic but I do think fans need to temper their enthusiasm. He's not all that.
Actually don’t know if you were being serious
If Ayton and Bagley are off the board he is 100% my pick even over Doncic and Porter. Regardless of his potential size and defensive deficiencies he is the best shooting prospect to come into the NBA since Steph Curry. His range is limitless and his release is just as quick as Curry's. He's also a highly above average passer already. Passing on this guy because we have Fox and Mason is one of those things that comes back to haunt a franchise.
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