Draft prospects LA should consider moving up for

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 02: Trevor Keels #1 of the Duke Blue Devils shoots the ball against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half in the semifinal game of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four at Caesars Superdome on April 02, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Handout/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) /

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3. Christian Koloko

At one point, the mere thought of Christian Koloko being mentioned as a legitimate NBA prospect was considered laughable. The hulking 7-footer has more of a prehistoric game, lumbering up and down the court, scoring the ball only when directly under the basket, and fouling at an alarming rate. Over the years, however, Koloko has worked on both his game and body. Now, in just a few short weeks, he’s set to reap the benefits of that aforementioned hard work.

Currently pegged as a top-of-the-board pick in the second round, Koloko will likely be long gone by the time LA is on the clock. Considering their lack of natural size in the paint and their inability to defend the rim, Koloko could provide LA with a reprieve in both departments.

During his third and final season in Arizona, Koloko averaged 12.6 points per game on better than 63% shooting from the field. Additionally, Koloko was one of the nation’s feared shot blockers, registering 2.8 swatted shots a night. If Koloko is still on the board and just within their grasp, expect LA to make a few calls to get the uber-talented big man.