![]() ![]() ![]() But with no star talent within five years of his prime, it was a gamble the Hawks could take if it meant adding another first-round asset - and it’s paying off. Luka Doncic shows the underappreciated importance of the ‘last step’ Trae Young has been spectacular, too.Īt 6’2 with a modest frame and resume that paled in comparison to Doncic’s, Young was a boom or bust pick for Atlanta. Their future is likely coming in free agency anyway. The Mavericks have to feel confident in their choice, even if it cost them another first-round pick in this upcoming draft. He’s showing he can shoot off the dribble:Īnd that he can stop in an instant to shake defenders on moves to the hoop: But Doncic is clearing all red flags with his changes of speed and pure brute. There were questions about Doncic’s bigger body, and how he’d find his way by quicker athletes. The two are linking up for three assists per game.Īnd Doncic is scoring well himself, too. Doncic’s massive 6’7 body demands attention as it barrels towards the cup, which has often let Jordan slip for easy buckets. Their offensive identity can now be defined by the offensive antics of their Wonder Boy’s drives through the lane and lobs to the rim.ĭoncic has especially paired well with new Maverick DeAndre Jordan, who’s been awarded a handful of the easiest buckets he’s had in the post-Lob City era. The Mavericks have talent albeit without a true superstar most of its roster needs to be spoon-fed looks and delivered the ball to spot-up from distance or dunk it through. He’s been a bit sloppy with nine turnovers, but it’s forgivable. In his past two games, he’s scored 45 points on 15-of-30 shooting, including 7-of-17 from deep, nine assists, nine rebounds, a block, a steal. Luka Doncic is ready to take the reins of the Mavs offense right nowĪside from a lackluster opening night, Doncic has been explosive and every bit of what was advertised from his EuroLeague seasons. Whereas there’s a clear winner and loser (for right now, at least) in the Sixers-Celtics swap, Hawks and Mavs fans may both come away happy with their point guard selections, who both look to be Rookie of the year candidates. And that’s why this trade might work for both sides. The Hawks are much further from playoff contention than Dallas after all. Trading him for a physically flawed point guard and an additional asset was a risk for Atlanta, but it was one the team was willing to take. Some saw Doncic as the most assured franchise cornerstone in the draft, coming off a multiple-MVP and championship season in Real Madrid, the best professional basketball team outside the NBA. The Mavericks and Hawks made a bold swap on draft night which sent Doncic to Dallas for Young and a top-5 protected first-rounder to Atlanta. Like Markelle Fultz and Jayson Tatum, who were in a sense traded for each other in the 2017 NBA Draft, we’ll associate Luka Doncic with Trae Young for as long as their careers last. ![]()
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