2018 NBA Draft Lottery predictions: Los Angeles Clippers picks and more

Los Angeles Clippers: 2018 NBA Mock Draft Lottery Predictions

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: Jerry West of the LA Clippers represents the LA Clippers during the NBA Draft Lottery on May 15, 2018 at The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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CHICAGO, IL – MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Wendell Carter poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Combine circuit on May 15, 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /

12. LA Clippers (via DET): Wendell Carter Jr, PF/C, Duke

Wendell Carter Jr is one of the most slept on prospects in this draft, likely due to being teammates with Marvin Bagley III. Carter skill set can be compared to Al Horford’s. Very round player on the offensive end, but also a very good rebounder and shot blocker. The Clippers should definitely pull the trigger on Carter. With DeAndre Jordan’s pending free agency, the big man and longest tenured Clipper ever could be leaving the team. We would be in dire need of a center because, even though you love him, Boban Marjanovic is not meant to start in the modern NBA. Carter is just as big as of beloved DJ and has a better offensive skill set. He could be a big part of the future of LAC.