SAITAMA, Japan -- Luka Doncic is only a 22-year-old Olympic rookie, a player who might still be a few years away from his best basketball.
Sergio Hernandez doesn't need to wait.
"For me, I said this two years ago: He is the best player in the world, including the NBA," Argentina's coach said. "And if there was any doubt in my mind, there is no doubt anymore. He is the best player in the world."
Hard to argue after Doncic's performance Monday at the Saitama Super Arena.
Doncic made a spectacular Olympic debut with 48 points, tied for the second-highest total in men's basketball history, to lead Slovenia to a 118-100 victory.