Luka Dončić

Height: 203cm – 6’8’’
Born: 28.02.1999
Nationality: Slovenia
Position: Guard
Current team: Real Madrid

RANK:
Of 1999 Generation

STRENGHTS WEAKNESSESS
  • tremendous size for a position. Good frame, even stronger than he looks, maintains balance through contact
  • pretty much complete player at the age of 18. Multi-positional
  • provides defensive flexibility. Very long and able to survive in the post against much older players. Also shows good level of competitiveness. Can become impactful player on this end of the floor as well
  • excellent court vision. Has perfect passing lanes with his length. Can share the ball with style even in difficult situation either with face or back to the basket. Able to run the team full time and keep all the teammates involved. Good as a pick and roll ball handler
  • above average shooter. Has three point range also off the bounce
  • off the charts IQ, feel for the game and experience level for someone his age. Played really big minutes in his career against Top European competition. He is never overwhelmed and even shows flashes of being a clutch player
  • very comfortable ball handler. Has a crafty moves and uses the body well to protect the ball
  • highly effective tear drop shooter. Great touch and body control
  • average explosiveness. Recovers by size, good balance and hesitation moves
  • needs to keep working on lateral movement to keep pace with the most athletic players
OUTLOOK
A legend in the making. Luka is a unique player and only Ricky Rubio can top his productivity and experience at the professional level at this age. The deadly combination of maturity, physical tools and highly advanced overall skillset that he brings are still hard to believe. Considerably top pick of 2018 draft. Can end up as a one of the best European players to ever play the game.
League / TeamGMINPTS2%FG3%FG%FTRDRORTASSTTOBFvFCmEff
Eurobasket 2017
Slovenia
929.114.355.0%31.1%84.8%7.11.08.13.60.91.30.31.918.7
ACB 16-17
Real Madrid
4219.27.556.3%29.5%78.5%3.51.04.43.00.61.80.31.311.9
Euroleague 16-17
Real Madrid
3519:537.850.5%37.1%84.4%3.50.94.54.20.91.80.21.213.3

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