Dončić is versatile on the offensive end, displaying proficiency in shooting three-pointers, mid-range jump shots, floaters, and shots in the post.[203] His basketball IQ, intangibles, and skills have been considered his primary assets, and he is seen as an elite facilitator, especially on the pick and roll.[2] NBA and EuroLeague coach Ettore Messina called him "phenomenal, especially mentally" for his age.[204] His lack of lateral quickness to stay in front of most NBA point guards and wings has been labeled one of his main flaws.[205][206][207] Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle refuted some of the worries regarding Dončić's athleticism, stating that "for a 19-year-old, he's got a really unusual combination of size, speed, and deceptive quickness."[208] By his second year, Luka's ability to accelerate off a pick and blow by defenders to get to the basket is seen as one of his strengths.[209] Given the false characterisation of his abilities and his subsequent success in the NBA, some speculate that prejudiced stereotyping might have had a role in his negative pre-draft evaluation.[210][211][212]