Kings' Divac Defends Doncic Draft Decision

The Sacramento Kings' decision to draft Marvin Bagley III over Luka Doncic in the 2018 NBA Draft has been heavily criticized, and former GM Vlade Divac has recently defended his choice, citing the presence of De'Aaron Fox as a reason for not selecting Doncic. Divac expressed his belief that time will ultimately determine the correctness of his decision, although he acknowledges that it currently appears misguided. Doncic has since established himself as an elite player, leading the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals and earning multiple First-Team All-NBA selections. In contrast, Bagley struggled to find his footing in the league and was traded after three and a half seasons. Despite these criticisms, Divac remains optimistic about Fox's potential to become a franchise player. Meanwhile, Doncic continues to impress, averaging significant career stats that highlight his impact on the game.