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.