NBA 2018-19: Who won the Luka Doncic and Trae Young draft-night deal?

Luka Doncic

Golden State Warriors v Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks are, in a better shape, than the Atlanta Hawks, at 10-9 and momentarily holding 8th spot, in the Western Conference. Luka Doncic, like Trae Young, has been very good.

Doncic, is a 6’ 7 small forward/shooting guard. He blends the skill set of the two positions very well. He isn’t afraid, for a young player, to put the ball, on the floor and attack a defender either with crossover, step back or post maneuvers.

He can create off the dribble if the defender takes shooting space away, and he’s not afraid to absorb contact, in the lane. He shows an affinity for the corner three but might have unlimited range.

He also shows great passing vision and creativity, with his passes. Doncic is averaging 19.1 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. He is shooting 45.7% from the field and 39.8% from 3 point range. Doncic appears to be, in his element, with a basketball, in his hand.

Trae Young and Luka Doncic are being asked to do different things for their franchise and they are the top rookie scorers so far. If the rookie of the year award were to be awarded right now, Luka Doncic would be the recipient.

He just appears to have the more complete game all around. This duo of Trae Young and Luka Doncic will be fun to watch hopefully for years to come. As they mature into the best basketball players they can be, hopefully, they can raise the profile of their teams, as well.