The Sixer Sense
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2018 NBA Mock Draft 1.0

By Christopher Kline

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 12: Luka Doncic, #7 guard of Real Madrid during the Liga Endesa game between Real Madrid and FCB Lassa at Wizink Center on November 12, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Sonia Canada/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 12: Luka Doncic, #7 guard of Real Madrid during the Liga Endesa game between Real Madrid and FCB Lassa at Wizink Center on November 12, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Sonia Canada/Getty Images) /
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VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 14: Luka Doncic, #7 of Real Madrid warm up during the 2017/2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season Round 7 game between Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz and Real Madrid at Fernando Buesa Arena on November 14, 2017 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by Jon Izarra/EB via Getty Images)
VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 14: Luka Doncic, #7 of Real Madrid warm up during the 2017/2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season Round 7 game between Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz and Real Madrid at Fernando Buesa Arena on November 14, 2017 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by Jon Izarra/EB via Getty Images) /

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 1. player. 79. SG. Real Madrid. Luka Doncic

At this point, Doncic is in a tier of his own. He’ll be arguably the most accomplished European prospect ever, and continues to produce MVP-caliber numbers against competition that’s far superior to anything his collegiate counterparts are facing.

While not a superb athlete, Doncic has a solid frame for his skill set. He’s 6-foot-8 with a point guard’s feel, possessing excellent court vision and a basketball I.Q. that’s comparable to the likes of Ben Simmons and Lonzo Ball — both of whom were highly touted in recent years.

He’s improving as a scorer this season as well. He’d give the Mavericks somebody who’s capable of running the offense alongside some high-octane scorers in Harrison Barnes and Dennis Smith Jr.