2020 Recruiting: Luca Doncic

[UconnU]

The kings took Marvin Bagley over Doncic while their biggest need was a small forward and Doncic was clearly the most NBA ready player in the draft lol.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Giannis is averaging 30+ for a second straight season, Luca is not “Far better” offensively. They’re incredibly different anyways.

 

[AntG168]

What? This guy has all-time great vision.

I’m not downplaying Lukas vision. But Giannis is just as effective of a passer. That isn’t a notch Luka has over him

 

[mauconnfan]

I’m not downplaying Lukas vision. But Giannis is just as effective of a passer. That isn’t a notch Luka has over him

Of all of the questions I would say the one that stands out is Lukas’s vision. While Giannis is pretty good Lukas is Larry-like in his ability to pass and create open looks for his teammates. No looks, look always and penetration for the kick out he’s special passing the ball.

 

[RF79]

This kid is a freaking BEAST on the court! Whether you hate him or not LeBron has given him his much deserved props already. Espn put up a stat last night that was pretty amazing. It was before halftime, but it was the last total of 48 minutes he had played he put up 70 pts and was shooting 64% from the field.

 

[UConn990411]

Poor Atlanta traded this guy for that small, shoot first point guard from Oklahoma. While a nice player he will never be as good as Doncic.

It was still a bad trade, but Trae Young looks like he’ll be much more than just a “nice player.”

 

[UConn990411]

Giannis or Simmons.....but all three are right there.

A lot of people forget AD is only 26. But Giannis, Doncic, and Simmons (not since his first year) don't yet have his injury history.

I’m a big Simmons fan, but he isn’t in this conversation.

 

[Griffman]

Saw Doncic at the Garden last week and even though he didn't shoot well, he's vision, court awareness and IQ is much like LeBron. Yes, he is slow afoot but so was Bird. He's a very deliberate offensive player with his pick and rolls and step back 3's but Carlisle gave him the carte blanche this year to run the offense and his numbers are much better and they are starting to win. I would think he will increase his 3 point % over time but he will never be a great defender. Should be fun watching him over the next few years and whether or not Dallas can bring in a better supporting cast. The Unicorn is not the answer.

 

[Excalibur]

Saw Doncic at the Garden last week and even though he didn't shoot well, he's vision, court awareness and IQ is much like LeBron. Yes, he is slow afoot but so was Bird. He's a very deliberate offensive player with his pick and rolls and step back 3's but Carlisle gave him the carte blanche this year to run the offense and his numbers are much better and they are starting to win. I would think he will increase his 3 point % over time but he will never be a great defender. Should be fun watching him over the next few years and whether or not Dallas can bring in a better supporting cast. The Unicorn is not the answer.

Porzingis can be a starter on a contender but can't be a primary option. He's fine but the rest of that roster outside of Doncic is really bad.

 

[Griffman]

Porzingis can be a starter on a contender but can't be a primary option. He's fine but the rest of that roster outside of Doncic is really bad.

Agreed. He just not a #2 type player that many envisioned but he is a quality starter as long as he doesn't break a leg. They need much more.

 

[Cuse Socks]

I think the Mavs should prioritize Makai Ashton Langford over Luca

 

[superjohn]

I’m not downplaying Lukas vision. But Giannis is just as effective of a passer. That isn’t a notch Luka has over him

Giannis has turned himself into a very good passer but this isn't even close, Luka has all-time good vision Magic like vision.

 

[AntG168]

Giannis has turned himself into a very good passer but this isn't even close, Luka has all-time good vision Magic like vision.

Whatever Giannis lacks in natural ability when it comes to passing he makes up for by being 7ft tall. He can see over everyone. So why Luka may be a more “skilled” passer, Giannis is just as “effective”. That’s my only point

 

[phillionaire]

Dončić Kong

 

[MilliniumPrince]

I’m a big Simmons fan, but he isn’t in this conversation.

With what he can do at his age, we will have to agree to disagree.

 

[Excalibur]

With what he can do at his age, we will have to agree to disagree.

Isn’t Doncic younger? At the very least their age is similar and Doncic is the far more complete player.

 

[UConn990411]

With what he can do at his age, we will have to agree to disagree.

Giannis is one year older and Luka is about three years younger. Both are much better players than Simmons at the moment.

 

[navery12]

Giannis with an absurd game tonight to try and match Luka

 

[MilliniumPrince]

Isn’t Doncic younger? At the very least their age is similar and Doncic is the far more complete player.

The question was who else would you rather build around for the next 10-15 years, not who is better now. The difference in athleticism puts Simmons in the conversation for me over a projected period of a decade plus. In the conversation, not necessarily better, but in the conversation.

6'10, only 23 years old, equal passing ability, better defender, much more athletic. Yes, in the conversation.

 

[Mano]

This kid seems good, I hope Hurley is able to get him for this recruiting class.