There hasn't been a buzz and an anticipation for a European player quite like there is for Luka Doncic and fans may be seeing him finally grace the NBA stage next season. The talented young Slovenian has entered this year's draft and could decide to play in the league for the 2017-18 campaign. At 19, there's no real rush for him to jump to the NBA and has the choice to continue playing for Real Madrid in the Euroleague. But regardless of what he chooses to do, he's undoubtedly one of the best players in the draft and is expected to be selected in the top five. Despite his young age, he will be one of the most decorated players to make the move from Europe to the States. He recently scooped both the EuroLeague MVP and EuroLeague Final Four MVP awards and led Real Madrid to the championship. Doncic has a confidence and a swagger on the court and has a real belief in his ability. He knows he'll have to ply his trade against the best players in the world in the NBA if he wants to be considered in that regard. Such is the confidence of the 6'8" ball handler, he already has a vision of dunking on the man who currently holds the title of the world's best player.“If I dunk on LeBron, I can retire,” Doncic jokingly told Yahoo Sports. “I’m kidding, but no, no, of course I want to bring my personality to the States.”It's that bravado and arrogance that has made him such a huge success in Europe and destined to do great things when he is drafted. The Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings and Atlanta Hawks - the teams with this year's top three picks - have all visited Doncic in Europe late in his season, according to Yahoo. There is a question mark about what his best position is and how his game would translate. He has the talent and the size to play every position bar the center spot.Dirk Nowitzki recently stated that he sees the youngster playing point guard and Doncic admits that is his preference.

“Honestly, I really prefer to play point guard, to have the ball in my hands and play for other people,” Doncic told Yahoo Sports. “Playing from the one to the four, that’s the strength that I have over everyone.

"I want to play for my teammates and make them better. I really prefer to have the ball in my hands, and play for everybody else. I will do anything for my team. I’m happy when I can play point. It’s easier for me. I can fight more in the post and create for my teammates."

We're just days away from discovering which team he'll represent in the NBA but we already know he's destined for a bright future. 

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