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Dave Joerger doesn't see a ceiling on Luka Doncic, 'unfortunately for us'

DALLAS -- Sacramento Kings coach Dave Joerger sees unlimited potential in Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic, the player selected with the pick immediately after the Kings drafted Marvin Bagley III.

"He's got a lot of different skills and I think he's going to become a heck of a shooter," Joerger said of Doncic before the Kings' 120-113 road win over the Mavs on Sunday. "And when that happens, it's going to make him quicker. He's got good ballhandling and he knows how to play.

"Perhaps there was an idea that there was a ceiling on him.