The Phoenix Suns were almost a lock to select center Deandre Ayton, leaving Doncic on a silver platter for Sacramento. However, the Kings went a different direction, taking big man Marvin Bagley III instead.

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.

Divac recently explained his decision to pass on Luka Doncic in the 2018 draft, and it sounds like he's not ready to admit he made a mistake.

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

In a recent interview with Croatian website Index, former Kings GM Vlade Divac said that he passed on Doncic specifically because of De'Aaron Fox. Divac is also adamant that he thinks Fox could have a better career than Doncic in the future.

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

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

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.