just so folks get an idea of where I'm coming from I'm taking a highlight package from the Latvia game and showing what I would personally look for in translation.
Play 1 good read off the boards no real challenge there though.
Play 2 again, no challenge but good read of the ball. I like where his eyes are in relation to ball/man/basket
Play 3 good patience drawing out the hedge, size for position and vision/ability to pass over the top showcased there
Play 4 same as 1 and 2.
Play 5 very smart reading the defense and the break finding space to get his look as a trailer also liked how he read and looked to follow his own shot.
Play 6 Ok here on this drive I would like for him to sink down more. He's given this kind of space to his man each trip down I'm assuming because the shooting on the other team is poor? anyway should sink down to provide some help. decent read and recovery to get the board but he would need to put a body on someone in the NBA in a situation like that.
Play 7 Highlight block looks good. BUT rotation was actually slightly late and in the NBA that more than likely is a dunk or and 1 if Doncic challenges that shot. Block was aided by low level athlete. He might get that on a few in the league but not many.
Play 8 Draws out the pick does a good job with the spacing, took off a beat too early but they were switching regardless so it didn't matter, NOW Luka has Porzi completely off balance on his heels this entire drive BUT it came across premeditated. he actually had the pullup right away once he first attacked the switch or his patented step-back would have been perfect. Once he got into Porzi's space and crossed between the legs, if you freeze it at the 45 second mark his lead foot is outside of Porzi, shoulders are lower, strong hand drive, going opposite direction of the defender with his back foot planted, all of that spells blow by, but we don't get the blow by, instead he backs down a seven footer, now to his credit he gained the space for the look and showed nice touch with the defender off balance, but this is an example of where athleticism would come into play. You have that many advantages on a drive and clearly enough power to move the defender on this play that should be an and1 finish at the cup.
Play 9 same as the rebounds earlier, first to react and put the effort in for the boards. He can get quite a few in the NBA just doing that.
Play 10 Beat off the dribble help was weak but shot was missed, another board for Luka
Play 11 Loved this transition play with Dragic, Doncic really shows high awareness when run lanes. hard initial run, reads the defense, and trails perfectly to be on time to receive the pass, very well done.
Play 12 again broken record with the read off the glass
Play 13 Post entry feed, reset, gets feet set well before the catch and nice smooth release, good balance.
Play 14 Much better with the attack this time around after the switch got Porzi leaning high and kept the shoulders dipped, good job of using his body for space and length at the cup.
Play 15 no comment lol
Play 16 I'll say good job for NOT forcing the drive when the space wasn't there. Hit a tough shot.