Mavericks: If this is sophomore Luka Doncic, what is his ceiling?

Ceiling

There is a look at three of the many areas where Luka Doncic can improve. He can make small gains in almost every facet of his game. That is what the great players do.

What is his ceiling? That question has an obvious answer. His ceiling is the best player in the NBA, a legend, and one of the best to ever do it. It only makes sense if you think about. Doncic continues to put up numbers that no player that young has ever done. Meaning if he continues to improve, he reaches all-time great status.

There is no guarantee Luka achieves that. It is unfair to put that pressure on a 21-year-old. Doncic has a next-level basketball IQ matched with all moves, but being great for the next two decades is difficult.

Luka certainly has the ability to be the NBA’s best player. To lead the Dallas Mavericks to multiple championships while he wins a couple of MVP awards. Doncic could go down as the Mavs GOAT when his career is over. Every fan knows that it is an incredibly high bar to reach because Dirk Nowitzki was one of the best to ever do it.

Mavericks fans should feel lucky that Luka Doncic is part of their team. He has the ability to be great. Now, fans get to watch to see if he can achieve it. The ride will be a fun one either way, so enjoy it.