NBA India Games 2019: 3 Player battles to watch out for

#2 Marvin Bagley vs Domantas Sabonis

Domantas Sabonis.

While Marvin Bagley presents impeccable athleticism meshed with extreme showmanship for a youngster, Domantas Sabonis' scoring abilities from all over the floor as well as skillful dominance in the paint is respectable beyond measure.

Bagley has a much higher ceiling than the Lithuanian, and possesses a noticeable edge in this talent matchup. The 20-year-old has shown early signs of being a surefire superstar in the future, courtesy his mature demeanour and sky-high basketball IQ, which is uncharacteristic of players in his age group.

On the other hand, Domantas has kicked off the upward curve of his career just recently but is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. He has the length and technique to evolve into an elite Power Forward, who could also supply meaningful minutes at the Center position when called upon.

Nevertheless, this matchup is as exciting as it gets and NBA's Indian fanbase is already salivating at the thought of it.

Marvin Bagley.

#3 Harrison Barnes vs Myles Turner

Two disciplined professionals carving their niche in small-market franchises.

Both Harrison Barnes and Myles Turner sacrificed their offseason rest for their country and chose to represent Team USA Squad at the FIBA World Cup in China. Despite the fact that they have had a busy schedule, they are expected to battle it out in India, this time for different squads.

The Pacers' center is well-known for his paint protection and immaculate use of his length. When he is faced by a true professional in Harrison Barnes, you can only expect fireworks all over the NSCI Dome in Mumbai. Both players are known to not hold back on effort once they step foot on a court, be it their country's pride or a pre-season matchup. Moreover, this would not be the the first time when Harrison Barnes would step foot on Indian soil.

While Turner is the favourable entity in this bout, this head-to-head battle is sure to leave us wanting for more.