Vlade Divac Reflects on Doncic Draft Choice

Vlade Divac, former general manager of the Sacramento Kings, has revisited his controversial decision to draft Marvin Bagley III over Luka Doncic in the 2018 NBA Draft. Divac cited his belief in De'Aaron Fox, whom he had drafted the previous year, as a key reason for his choice, asserting that both Fox and Doncic needed the ball to succeed, which would complicate their coexistence on the same team. He acknowledged that, while Fox is a talented player, Doncic has emerged as a superstar and potential Hall of Famer, indicating he might have made a mistake in hindsight. Divac dismissed rumors about personal issues with Doncic's father influencing his decision, stressing it was purely based on basketball considerations. Despite the outcome, he remains optimistic about Fox's future in the league. The Kings' decision continues to be scrutinized, especially as Doncic thrives with the Dallas Mavericks.