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Los Angeles Clippers: 2018 NBA Mock Draft Lottery Predictions

By Cannon Wonderlich

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)
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, Mohamed Bamba 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)
CHICAGO, IL – MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Mohamed Bamba 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) /

7. Chicago Bulls: Mohamed Bamba, C, Texas

A height of 6’11, a wingspan of 7’10. 12.9 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 3.7 bpg. This is Mohamed Bamba, and he can be the best center of the future. Due to his nightmarish large size, Bamba is looking to be a perennial Defensive Player of the Year nominee. Like some other players in this draft class, Bamba is raw and needs to improve, especially on offense. A recent video from the fine people at Draft Express has people talking about Bamba. In said video, the lanky native of the Ivory Coast knocks down several three pointers consecutively. With the proper training and development, Mo Bamba could be Dikembe Mutombo with a three point shot.

If available at pick seven, the Bulls should definitely take Bamba. There current young core consists of Lauri Markkanen, Zach Lavine, and Kris Dunn. Aside from Dunn, this isn’t the most defensive minded lineup in the league. Bamba’s elite rim protection and rebounding would make him the ultimate choice for Chicago’s rebuild.