In a chat with IndexHR, former Kings GM Vlade Divac finally offered an explanation for why he passed up on Luka Doncic in the 2018 NBA Draft. In his view, Luka would not have been a good pairing with De'Aaron Fox,

Looking at the 2018 NBA Draft, it’s amazing to think that Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic was essentially the fifth overall pick. Though he was drafted third overall by the Atlanta Hawks, they traded him to the Mavs on draft night in order to secure the rights to Oklahoma’s Trae Young.

NBA Draft, the Kings selected Marvin Bagley III second overall. Bagley was an impressive prospect and there was no reason to doubt the pick, but in hindsight, the next

Vlade Divac defends his decision to pass on Luka Doncic in the 2018 NBA Draft, citing De'Aaron Fox's potential, despite ongoing criticism as Doncic ascends to superstardom in the league.

For Kings fans, this will always sting. Divac’s decision will be remembered in the same category as the Trail Blazers drafting Sam Bowie in front of Michael Jordan because Portland had Clyde Drexler and didn’t need a wing player. Divac missed and the franchise continues to pay the price.

It’s well-known that as the GM of Sacramento, you passed on Doncic in the draft. Looking back after six years, can you explain what the reasoning was for not choosing him? VLADE DIVAC: At that

Former Kings general manager Vlade Divac speaks on the decision to draft Marvin Bagley instead of Luka Doncic in 2018 NBA Draft

The former Sacramento Kings' general manager recently explained why the team did not select Luka Doncic in the 2018 NBA draft.