However, as great as his speed and size are, what matters more is his wingspan. [185][186] On October 30, he scored a game-high 44 points in a 114105 win over the Orlando Magic, becoming the first player in NBA history to record 200+ points, 50+ rebounds, and 50+ assists through the first six games of a season. Doncic had failed to reach 30 points in his previous two games. With 39 points Tuesday, Doncic still hasn't had a stretch of three games without a 30-point performance. Thats because a long reach provides players with more options when either getting too or defending the rim. [99] On January 21, Doni recorded his first NBA triple-double with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 116106 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. This was our first in-person look at Frazier, who stands 6'6" in shoes with a whopping 7'1.75" wingspan and 40.5" vertical. Doncic is not a terribly large player, but hes not small either. [173], Doni missed the first three games of the playoffs because of an injury in the final regular season game. [150] On May 7, he reached 5,000 points for his career. 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In addition, he was selected to the EuroLeague 201020 All-Decade Team. The game marked his third consecutive game scoring 30+ points, becoming the first player in tournament history in 30 years to do so. He used his 6-foot-10 frame to sway discard the screener and stay attached to Luka Doncic. Hes an excellent pick and roll player who has a great combination of shooting ability to keep the defense honest, size to see the floor and feel for finding the open man. When evaluating NBA players, most organizations focus on height. 20 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists in a game. [60] He was named MVP of the Round again two days later, eclipsing his career-best with 28 points in an 8766 win over algiris Kaunas. [110] On February 25, Doni recorded his fourth triple-double with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 121112 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The LA Clippers have been the laughing stock of the league since they blew that 3-1 series lead to the Denver Nuggets last year. Required fields are marked *. [214] Doni was also named to the competition's All-Tournament Team, joining teammate Goran Dragi, who was voted the EuroBasket MVP. Luka Doncic De'Aaron Fox Kyrie Irving Dejounte Murray Tyrese Maxey and*Jalen Brunson* Filters: Point Guards 2022 Season NBA players are all big, and height has long been key prospect measurement. 43+ points, 17+ rebounds, and 13+ assists in a playoff game. The Lakers were the best defensive team in the regular season. [100][101] On January 27, Doni scored a season-high 35 points and recorded his second NBA triple-double adding 12 rebounds and 10 assists in a 123120 loss to the Toronto Raptors. It was the most points scored by any player in EuroBasket history in the last 65 years. [181], On October 22, 2022, Doni recorded 32 points, seven rebounds, and 10 assists in a 13796 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies. Luka Doncic is not someone a lot of people think of when someone brings up a large wingspan. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 900+ points through their first 28 career playoff games (Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain). He became the only other NBA player to score 30 or more points in the first eight games of a season beside Wilt Chamberlain, who did it in the first eight of the 195960 season and the first 23 of the 196263 season. 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[83][84], On June 21, 2018, Doni was selected with the third overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2018 NBA draft. [228][229] Standing 6feet 7inches (2.01m) and weighing 230 pounds (104.3kg),[230] he has been praised for his exceptional size and strength for the guard position. These are also quite good for a player listed at 6'7. 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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We all know how Luka Doncic is pretty much like a Magic Johnson-type player in how he wants to get his teammates. [252] Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo called Doni "one of the most talented guys I've ever played against. In a title-clinching win over Lazio, he erupted for 54 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. The other reason his wingspan matters is his position. [16], When Doni was eight, his father started playing for his hometown club Union Olimpija. [203] On January 12, Doni recorded his 10th triple-double of the season with 35 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists playing a career-high 53 minutes in a 119115 double overtime win over the Los Angeles Lakers. [227], Doni has frequently been described as a "position-less guard" with attributes of a point guard, shooting guard, and small forward. DallasBasketball.com analyzes how they are coming up short. 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