3. Dallas Mavericks: Mohamed Bamba, C, Texas
Big Board Rank: 4
The Dallas Mavericks have a clear-cut vision of what they want to do on offense, and they aren’t in any rush to rebuild their roster. Therefore, the Mavericks swing for the fences and draft Texas center Mo Bamba. The Mavericks offense is going to be built around a spread pick and roll, heavy isolation system for Dennis Smith, surrounding him with shooters.
It will take time for Bamba to develop, but once he adds more muscle he’s going to be a scary dive big man off a ball screen. He might even eventually develop into a pick and pop threat, with Bamba flashing an improved three point shot during conference play.
Most importantly the nearly 7-foot center with almost an 8-foot wingspan, Mohamed Bamba can provide quality rim protector minutes from day one. Bamba is averaging 4 blocks a game and will give a much-needed boost to a defense that is currently 23rd in opponents field goal percentage.