On December 6 last year, Luka Doncic broke the league record, scoring 25 points and three triples in just half a game. Fans may be familiar with all kinds of exaggerated statistics, but the 24-year-old Doncic “again” had a career year. Turn in MVP level performance.
On December 6 last year, Luka Doncic broke the league record, scoring 25 points and three triples in just half a game. Fans may be familiar with all kinds of exaggerated statistics, but the 24-year-old Doncic “again” had a career year. Turn in MVP level performance.
An offensive weapon with no blind spots
In his rookie year, Doncic averaged over 20 points per game, and he has been increasing his arsenal with visible improvement almost every year. In the first year, he was more like “jack of all trades, loose of everything”. His overall shooting percentage was not too high at 42.7%, but he could shoot from the three-point line to the basket, and he could step back, change speed, and fade away. His moves.
In the second year, he first improved his physical confrontation and learned how to use his size advantage to overwhelm NBA-level defenders. His shooting percentage at the basket improved from the first year. 62% improve to 72.6%.In the third year, he changed his “magic ball play” from the previous two years and added mid-range shots. In the second year, he only had 4.5% The shots came from mid-range, which increased significantly to 13.6%hit rate from 35.1% improve to 48.6%except for the fourth year, his mid-range shooting percentage has remained stable at 42% up and down.
The fourth year was the worst year of his career. He started the season with a bloated body, but after adjusting for most of the season, relying on the team’s chemistry and Jalen Brunson’s shadow contribution, he achieved the best team record ( into the West Division Championship Game).Although the team did not make the playoffs in the fifth season, Doncic’s own offensive ability gradually reached “proficiency”, and the overall shooting rate reached the highest level in his career. 49.2%EFG reaches 56%。
Doncic has evolved again this season, greatly improving his shooting stability.the highest field goal average of his career. 10.4 Second three-pointer, shooting rate is also the highest in his career 37.6%pull-up and catch and shoot each posted career highs. 36.5%、43.1%, EFG also reached a career-high 56.9% again.Paired with the inherently unsolvable low post and mid-range, Doncic this season has officially becomeAn attacking machine with no blind spotsand at the same time broke through the career scoring 10,000 points.
The increase in shooting stability and the best start to the season (body) of his career are also reflected in Doncic’s physical strength in the fourth quarter.Fourth quarter average this season 9.1 minutes, 7.2 points, 47.5% shootingAll are career highs.
In addition to his own offense, his top ball-handling skills have also steadily improved. It is no longer unusual for him to pass various fancy passes and use his own power to lead the defense.His assist-to-turnover ratio also reached a career high. 2.33.Now Doncic, the only thing he can’t fault on the offensive end is free throws, but his free throw shooting rate has also quietly reached a career high. 77.8%。
More focused defense
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Doncic’s biggest weakness since entering the league has been defense, but in the game it can be seen that he has a good defensive concept, and is very good at positioning and anticipating opponent tactics. His tall stature and long hands also allow him to average more than one steal per game in his career. . The only flaw is his ordinary athletic ability, which puts him at a disadvantage when facing players with advantages in speed or jumping ability.
The biggest problem with his defense is his mentality. The team’s game rhythm and personal offensive status will affect his defensive concentration. This is very common with young players, but for a player like Doncic who is destined to challenge the NBA’s historical rankings, this Mistakes have become the biggest stumbling block in his current life. Among them, the most troublesome thing is losing control of emotions and complaining to the referee.
What is most often seen is that he misses a strong attack in the offensive round at a critical moment, turns around (or even sits or lies on the ground) and complains to the referee, and at the same time is beaten more than once by his opponent’s fast break. Doncic’s complaints have significantly reduced this season, which means that he is determined to improve this problem, but this is not the first time that he has consciously controlled his emotions. In the first two seasons, he had significantly reduced his complaints for two or three months in a row, but Neither lasted a full season.
In addition, Doncic’s defensive focus has also grown significantly this season.Especially at the end of the game, his improved physical fitness and concentration allowed his opponent’s field goal percentage Diff from outside (>15 feet) in the fourth quarter this season to be the lowest in his career. -6.5%. For the author,Doncic, who is willing to bend down and defend, truly takes on the responsibility of the team leader.。
2024-01-22 20:10:09
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