Luka Doncic: 5 Great players he's outperforming as a rookie

#2 Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade dunks all over the Orlando Magic

Regular season averages: 16.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 46.5% fg%, 30.2% 3-pt%

Playoff averages: 18.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 45.5% fg%, 37.5% 3-pt%

Most NBA fans today haven't had the privilege of watching Dwyane Wade play the game at his explosive best during his initial years in the league. In terms of explosiveness, quickness, straight line speed and just overall athleticism, Wade was legitimately the heir to Michael Jordan during his prime physical peak years.

A shooting guard who averaged fewer than 1 3-point attempt per game for much of his career, Wade's rookie year was chequered with memorable dunks interspersed with barely believable blocks, as he set on the path to becoming the greatest shot-blocking guard in the history of the league.

Doncic, however, trumps him as a playmaker - especially in the half-court set. While Luka will never be half as athletic as Wade, his level of finesse and his ability to create separation from his defenders in order to get a sweet, in-rhythm shot off is well beyond what Wade was ever able to display, particularly from downtown.

At this point in their careers, Doncic has also been a vastly superior team defender, as Wade was still catching up to the nuances of playing defense in the NBA.