Luka Doncic

No-Man · Post #121 » by **No-Man** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 12:04 pm

He is Gordon Hayward on steroids, different physical body type early on, Hayward was less bulky, although he has gotten bigger, but they play really similar.

UcanUwill · Post #122 » by **UcanUwill** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 2:47 pm

If you combined 2 Jazz players in Exum and Hayward, I would say you would probably get Doncic.

a3r0d · Post #123 » by **a3r0d** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 3:33 pm

Apart from him being already incredible on offense for his age, I especially love the improvement in his defense. It's insane to me that a 17 year old kid can switch on defensive assignments from 1-4 comfortably at the highest euroleague level. Also is anyone else impressed by his rebounding?

UcanUwill · Post #124 » by **UcanUwill** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 3:49 pm

a3r0d wrote:Apart from him being already incredible on offense for his age, I especially love the improvement in his defense. It's insane to me that a 17 year old kid can switch on defensive assignments from 1-4 comfortably at the highest euroleague level. Also is anyone else impressed by his rebounding?

His rebounding numbers are passable, but its been only 3 games, speaking of eye test, I havent noticed his rebounding that much. But I noticed his defense, very versatile. Not really surprising, guy is tall and light on his feet. What is his wingspan?

Kentavicius · Post #125 » by **Kentavicius** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:02 pm

UcanUwill wrote:
a3r0d wrote:Apart from him being already incredible on offense for his age, I especially love the improvement in his defense. It's insane to me that a 17 year old kid can switch on defensive assignments from 1-4 comfortably at the highest euroleague level. Also is anyone else impressed by his rebounding?

His rebounding numbers are passable, but its been only 3 games, speaking of eye test, I havent noticed his rebounding that much. But I noticed his defense, very versatile. Not really surprising, guy is tall and light on his feet. What is his wingspan?

He is a good rebounder. He displays an above average compete level and good instincts pursuing the ball off the rim. He competes.

15,07 Total rebound pct in 7 games (ACB + Euroleague). It's a very good rate.

UcanUwill · Post #126 » by **UcanUwill** » Sun Oct 30, 2016 8:57 pm

If I read Spanish boxscore right, Luka just had 9 assists in 22 minutes.

Kentavicius · Post #127 » by **Kentavicius** » Sun Oct 30, 2016 9:50 pm

Yes, 9 assists.

That was nice.

BillyKingGM · Post #128 » by **BillyKingGM** » Mon Oct 31, 2016 4:59 pm

This guy reminds me of Jabari Parker.

a3r0d · Post #129 » by **a3r0d** » Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:59 pm

BillyKingGM wrote:This guy reminds me of Jabari Parker.

I don't see that many similarities. Doncic looks like he'll be a capable shooter, is already a very good playmaker and while he's not an athletic wimp he is also not Jabari "I lost some weight and I'm cosplaying Blake Griffin now" Parker. What part of his game reminded you of Jabari?

BillyKingGM · Post #130 » by **BillyKingGM** » Tue Nov 1, 2016 1:42 am

a3r0d wrote:
BillyKingGM wrote:This guy reminds me of Jabari Parker.

I don't see that many similarities. Doncic looks like he'll be a capable shooter, is already a very good playmaker and while he's not an athletic wimp he is also not Jabari "I lost some weight and I'm cosplaying Blake Griffin now" Parker. What part of his game reminded you of Jabari?

Jabari Parker + Defense.

what makes you think jabari isn't a capable shooter and not a good playmaker?

Post #131 » by **GimmeDat** » Tue Nov 1, 2016 4:23 am

When's this kid going to be in the draft. 2018/19? Looks like a stud.

Thespianoid · Post #132 » by **Thespianoid** » Tue Nov 1, 2016 9:19 am

GimmeDat wrote:When's this kid going to be in the draft. 2018/19? Looks like a stud.

2018 at the earliest. Another of the fantastic prospects from the European continent who has instinctual, above average passing ability (Giannis, Saric, Bender).

Hopefully he goes to a good team who recognizes this ability. Think he can be a version of Gordon Hayward with a playmaking-centric mentality. Maybe some issues with his lift off one foot on drives, seems to have issues finishing strong drives in traffic in the ACB. But his IQ is off the charts, his defense will be solid if not above average, and his shooting is coming along nicely.

a3r0d · Post #133 » by **a3r0d** » Tue Nov 1, 2016 5:43 pm

BillyKingGM wrote:
a3r0d wrote:
BillyKingGM wrote:This guy reminds me of Jabari Parker.

I don't see that many similarities. Doncic looks like he'll be a capable shooter, is already a very good playmaker and while he's not an athletic wimp he is also not Jabari "I lost some weight and I'm cosplaying Blake Griffin now" Parker. What part of his game reminded you of Jabari?

Jabari Parker + Defense.

what makes you think jabari isn't a capable shooter and not a good playmaker?

His body of work. Jabari is a career .75% free throw shooter, a career .259% 3 point shoter and is averaging 1.7 apg for his career. What about this says he's a capable shooter and a good playmaker?
Also Jabari plays more and more the PF position (because of his godly athleticism) while Doncic is more of a PG/SF.

UcanUwill · Post #134 » by **UcanUwill** » Tue Nov 1, 2016 6:14 pm

Considering the fact one is PG and the other is PF, they can look somewhat similar on some plays

Stackey · Post #135 » by **Stackey** » Wed Nov 2, 2016 12:10 pm

I'm not saying that Embiid will be best center in the NBA and Doncic will be best European in the NBA(of his time), but they may be.

BillyKingGM · Post #136 » by **BillyKingGM** » Fri Nov 4, 2016 3:20 am

a3r0d wrote:
BillyKingGM wrote:
a3r0d wrote:
I don't see that many similarities. Doncic looks like he'll be a capable shooter, is already a very good playmaker and while he's not an athletic wimp he is also not Jabari "I lost some weight and I'm cosplaying Blake Griffin now" Parker. What part of his game reminded you of Jabari?

Jabari Parker + Defense.

what makes you think jabari isn't a capable shooter and not a good playmaker?

His body of work. Jabari is a career .75% free throw shooter, a career .259% 3 point shoter and is averaging 1.7 apg for his career. What about this says he's a capable shooter and a good playmaker?
Also Jabari plays more and more the PF position (because of his godly athleticism) while Doncic is more of a PG/SF.

he just drained 4 3 pointers tonight, and did it regularly in high school and at Duke... kidd is just a **** terrible coach.

Goon · Post #137 » by **Goon** » Sat Nov 5, 2016 10:28 am

I see it wasn't posted yet. Doncic highlights vs Galatasaray.

Watch on YouTube

a3r0d · Post #138 » by **a3r0d** » Sat Nov 5, 2016 6:04 pm

Goon wrote:I see it wasn't posted yet. Doncic highlights vs Galatasaray.

Watch on YouTube

Damn he's good. That hezi at 1.17 was CLEAN. I also like that this uploader shows us his turnovers, which seem to be more lack of experience plays than low iq plays.

UcanUwill · Post #139 » by **UcanUwill** » Sat Nov 5, 2016 7:33 pm

Diebler D there was brutal tho - red carpet to the basket.

Kentavicius · Post #140 » by **Kentavicius** » Sat Nov 12, 2016 4:15 pm

Watch on YouTube

He bounced back after a poor performance against FC Barcelona.