Several members of the Dallas power structure believe Doncic would have been viewed as the undisputed top prospect had he either played his games in the United States or attended the pre-draft workouts, something he was unable to do because of his Real Madrid schedule. Instead, Doncic begins slipping as a prospect in the weeks leading up to the draft because of perceived red flags. First, there are on-court concerns that revolve around Doncic’s athleticism and whether he has already neared or reached his peak. This never phases Dallas, which views his success against grown men in the world’s second-best basketball league as sufficient evidence that he can translate his game to the NBA.