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I like Doncic but the issue, aside from perimeter defense, is his inability to get around people with the ball in his hands (except in the pick and roll where he seems amazing). He has a great handle and relies a lot on that to get open looks either mid-range or behind the 3-point line. Passing wise he reminds me of Manu but he hasn't been the crafty finisher Manu is. He isn't as explosive going to the rim. He could learn to be better at selling his ball and head fakes as Manu does before dribbling. More economical in his motion. Bird was also a master of this. Leveraging balance. To make up for a less than stellar first step.

All that being said, he's 18 or 19 and is reputedly a gym rat. He's already strong with a solid frame for a kid his age. Good instinctive rebounder. He's a guy that should add to his game every offseason. Would be really fun to watch him here.