Did Cavs blow it turning down Doncic?

[gouki88]

Until Doncic plays NBA minutes it is too soon to judge.   I recall the same people telling me Dragan Bender was going to be a force in the league and Darko.

I think Doncic is different, though, but the Eurohype here is sickening.   How is it none of these experts were high on Theis who can play quite well?

Apples and oranges....
Theis was a guy playing in German league without impressing anyone while Doncic  lead real Madrid to Spanish and euroleague titles.

But yeah... Bender received unreal hype for a player who didn't say any real playtime in two years for a average team and until Doncic  plays an actual nba game and proves his talent  he is not better than anyone.

Theis was defensive player of the year in Germany.

So what?  Who told you that the german league is strong enough so awards like this one really mean anything?

Yeah, whereas Luka Doncic was arguably the best player not on American soil at the age of 18-19. Not comparable whatsoever

[Celtics4ever]

Yeah, whereas Luka Doncic was arguably the best player not on American soil at the age of 18-19. Not comparable whatsoever

We are finally going to get to see him prove it.   We all know a lot of Euros can play.   But some here act like the leagues over there are indicative that they will be guaranteed success.  It does not our amateur college players beat these guys for years.   Some college teams still goes overseas for games and do quite well and these are not the Olympic level teams

https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2014/8/18/6030717/college-basketball-teams-overseas-kentucky-michigan

That being said, they have produced quite a few good players and we all know international basketball has made long strides.

But when we see him play in the NBA we will see what he is made of, is he a good enough athlete, can he get his shot off against elite athletes with length.   It is the top league, I think he will do ok, but I am not sold he is a lock as a star until he shows me he can.

Tons of college players fail in the NBA, the same is true for Euros.  This anoitment before he plays is silly.

[greece66]

I saw rumours that Atlanta wants to move Shroeder. If true, Hawks are betting the house on Trae Young.

[Moranis]

I saw rumours that Atlanta wants to move Shroeder. If true, Hawks are betting the house on Trae Young.

will likely get traded for Melo in the next day or say.  Hawks would then waive Melo.

[hwangjini_1]

Yeah, whereas Luka Doncic was arguably the best player not on American soil at the age of 18-19. Not comparable whatsoever

We are finally going to get to see him prove it.   We all know a lot of Euros can play.   But some here act like the leagues over there are indicative that they will be guaranteed success.  It does not our amateur college players beat these guys for years.   Some college teams still goes overseas for games and do quite well and these are not the Olympic level teams

https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2014/8/18/6030717/college-basketball-teams-overseas-kentucky-michigan

That being said, they have produced quite a few good players and we all know international basketball has made long strides.

But when we see him play in the NBA we will see what he is made of, is he a good enough athlete, can he get his shot off against elite athletes with length.   It is the top league, I think he will do ok, but I am not sold he is a lock as a star until he shows me he can.

Tons of college players fail in the NBA, the same is true for Euros.  This anoitment before he plays is silly.

wait a minute! are you actually asking that we posters on CB wait and see a player prior to pronouncing a final and definitive statement on a 19 year old player? you must be new here.