Luka Doncic
Page updated as of 4/8/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.
Height: 6-7
Weight: 210
Country: Slovenia
Professional Team: Real Madrid
Classification: International ’99
Birthdate: 2/28/1999
2018 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 2
Projected Draft Range: Top 5
2018 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 3 by the Atlanta Hawks (rights traded to the Dallas Mavericks)
Pros:
Very good scorer off the dribble
Good shooter from all over the floor
Can post up smaller players
Excels at scoring on the move
Very good free throw shooter
Terrific playmaker that has great court vision
Moves well off the ball on offense
Good rebounder
Adequate defensive player
Good athlete
Smart player that has great intangibles
Plays in some of the toughest professional leagues
Cons:
Can struggle to score in traffic
Can be streaky with his jump shot
Can be too passive on offense
May struggle to guard quicker players
May not be overly explosive
Summary:
Luka Doncic is a smart, skilled 6-7 point forward that plays like a seasoned veteran when he is on the floor. He shoots and passes the ball very well on offense, and he can be trusted to run the offense when the basketball is in his hands.
Currently, he is excelling in some of the toughest professional basketball leagues from around the world, and he is a contender to be a top pick in 2018.
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Games Scouted:
1/3/17 Real Madrid vs. Fuenlabrada
3/19/17 Real Madrid vs. Joventut
10/8/17 Real Madrid vs. CAI Zaragoza
10/24/17 Real Madrid vs. Armani Milano
12/14/17 Real Madrid vs. FC Barcelona
1/14/18 Real Madrid vs. Fuenlabrada
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