The Sixer Sense
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2018 NBA Mock Draft 8.0

By Christopher Kline

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Marvin Bagley poses for a portrait before the NBA Draft Lottery on May 15, 2018 at The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Marvin Bagley poses for a portrait before the NBA Draft Lottery on May 15, 2018 at The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MADRID, SPAIN – DECEMBER 19: Luka Doncic, #7 guard of Real Madrid during the 2017/2018 Turkish Airlines Euroleague Regular Season Round 13 game between Real Madrid v Valencia Basket at Wizink Arena on December 19, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Sonia Canada/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN – DECEMBER 19: Luka Doncic, #7 guard of Real Madrid during the 2017/2018 Turkish Airlines Euroleague Regular Season Round 13 game between Real Madrid v Valencia Basket at Wizink Arena on December 19, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Sonia Canada/Getty Images) /

PG. Real Madrid. Luka Doncic. 4. player. 211.

Doncic is the best international prospect in draft history and the top prospect on my board. The fact that he might fall into Memphis’ lap should excite Grizzlies fans.

At 6-8, Doncic is a legitimate point guard with advanced instincts and an elite feel for the game. His ability to exploit different angles as a passer is second to none, while his pick-and-roll prowess should give him immediate value in the modern NBA.

He can’t blow by defenders with his athleticism, but uses crafty dribble combinations to create space and get off his own shots. He should be a reliable spot-up shooter, to boot. Memphis, looking to crack the playoffs next season, could use an NBA-ready piece like Doncic.