Luka Doncic (24) of the Dallas Mavericks (Dallas) ranked highest in the guard position rankings selected by foreign media. Media Bleacher Report predicted the ranking of 30 guards who will be active in the 2023-24 season on the 29th The media picked Donchichi as the number one. These are some of the most surprising talents that made him our first pick, and he is a player who can do well anywhere, anytime.
Doncic, who is still just 24 years old, is breaking records for average points scored and field goal percentage on target (TS%). This means that he is chasing both rabbits: volume and efficiency. His field goals (719) last season were the third-most in the NBA, and his personal-high 10.5 free throw attempts (5th) was the fifth-most.
Even in the situation where Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith, who served as housekeepers for the team last season, were sent away, 토토사이트 Doncic managed to achieve an amazing number of third place in production versus substitutes (VORP). He played 66 games last season, averaging 32.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8 assists, with a field goal success rate of 49.6% and a 3-point success rate of 34.2%.
Even in the NBA's growing trend of taller playmakers (Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo) and wings, Doncic methodically breaks down defenses using his rhythm and excellent footwork skills. He especially has a passing sense that allows him to spot teammates who are in empty spaces in an instant. He is also a master of the skip pass and can break the opponent's defender's line.
Dallas re-signed Kyrie Irving to help Doncic this offseason. In addition, Grant Williams, Rion Holmes, Derek Lively II, and Derek Jones Jr. were recruited. Therefore, it is predicted that Doncic will perform better than in a situation that is good for his talent to bloom. Stephen Curry, who still has no intention of coming down from his prime, was ranked second. Curry played 56 games last season, averaging 29.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 49.3% field goal success rate, 42.7% 3-point success rate, and 91.5% free throw success rate.
Despite being 35 years old, Curry averaged close to 30 points in the regular season last season. Moreover, entering from the playoffs, he raised his scoring average to 30.5 points. Above all, Curry's mid-range jumper, which became accurate from the point of winning the 2021-22 season, made it possible to record TS% 65.6%, close to his peak. If Curry maintains the same efficiency as last season in 23-24, it seems that the second-place ranking may prove too low.
Meanwhile, Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns, Shai-Gilgeous Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers were named in the top five.