NBA Mock Draft: Orlando Magic Select Mo Bamba from University of Texas

NBA Mock Draft Pick #6 — Mohamed Bamba, Forward, University of Texas

SBNation’s Orlando Magic blog Orlando Pinstriped Post explains the pick:

With a lot of needs, taking Mohamed Bamba makes a lot of sense for the Magic. Yes, they have a glaring hole at point guard, and Trae Young was available, but Young’s shortcomings defensively are an issue. Bamba, who holds a massive 7-foot-9 wingspan, has the potential to be a prototypical rim protector. Add in his mobility, and the Texas product could be a real terror on the defensive end for years to come. He has some work to do offensively, but he can space the floor some, and could be an extremely strong roll man in the pick-and-roll. He might not be the “splashy” and “exciting” move many fans would want, but he’s the best option here. He also fits into the profile of what the front office combo of Jeff Weltman and John Hammond tend to like. Bamba also gives the Magic their center of the future and allows them to likely move on from Nikola Vucevic either before the season, or around the trading deadline.

1. Suns DEANDRE AYTON
2. Kings LUKA DONCIC
3. Hawks JAREN JACKSON
4. Grizzlies MARVIN BAGLEY III
5. Mavs WENDELL CARTER JR.
6. Magic MO BAMBA
7. Bulls MICHAEL PORTER JR.
8. Cavaliers TRAE YOUNG
9. Knicks MIKAL BRIDGES
10. Sixers ZHAIRE SMITH
11. Mavs MILES BRIDGES
12. Clippers SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER
13. Magic ELIE OKOBO
14. Nuggets KEVIN KNOX
15. Wizards ROBERT WILLIAMS
16. Suns COLLIN SEXTON
17. Bucks LONNIE WALKER
18. Spurs TROY BROWN
19. Hawks DE’ANTHONY MELTON
20. Wolves KEVIN HUERTER
21. Jazz CHANDLER HUTCHISON
22. Bulls JOSH OKOGIE
23. Pacers KEITA BATES-DIOP
24. Nets GRAYSON ALLEN
25. Lakers AARON HOLIDAY
26. Sixers JACOB EVANS
27. Celtics JEROME ROBINSON
28. Warriors KHYRI THOMAS
29. Blazers DONTE DIVINCENZO
30. Hawks MELVIN FRAZIER