After winning rookie of the year, Luka Doncic did not hit the wall, but instead performed to the next level, handing over amazing statistics for two consecutive years and leading the Lone Rangers into the playoffs. Scarily, Doncic is still just a 22-year-old young man.
Doncic's performance also made legendary star Jerry West applaud, calling out how a team could let go of such a talented star at the 2018 draft.
Oh my God, I can't believe anyone would let him go. I wouldn't do that. West said.
Doncic was picked up by the Hawks with the 3rd pick at the 2018 draft and sent to Dallas in exchange for Trae Young. The draft was selected by Suns center Deandre Ayton, while the King, who had the pick, chose Marvin Bagley III.
As everyone knows, West was known for his unique approach to finding people during his tenure as a member of the management class, including his ingenuity to introduce Kobe Bryant through trading in 1996, which led to the return of the Purple And Gold Dynasty.
West confessed that when he first saw Doncic, he had noticed that the young man had Kobe's shadow on him.
He was a one-of-a-kind child who competed with adults in Europe at just 15 years old. And he's not uncompetitive, he's doing a great job. West said.
Like Bryant, Doncic dominated opponents older than he was at a very young age; he was clearly the best player in their draft lineup.
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