2018 NBA Mock Draft 5.0: Mo Bamba crashes the top 3; Trae Young falls

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Mohamed Bamba speaks with reporters during Day One of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 17, 2018 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. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Mohamed Bamba speaks with reporters during Day One of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 17, 2018 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. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – MARCH 18: Robert Williams #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies dunks on the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 18, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – MARCH 18: Robert Williams #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies dunks on the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 18, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /

12. LA Clippers (via Detroit Pistons) – Robert Williams, F/C, Texas A&M

With the possibility of losing DeAndre Jordan this summer, if he elects to opt out of the final year of his contract, the LA Clippers could actually go out and draft his replacement. The way to board fell, that is Robert Williams.

Williams is an athletic, raw big that could end up being a quality big in today’s game. There are legit questions surrounding his offense, but again he’s raw and should improve with NBA trainers and coaches.

It’s a bit of a risk here, but at this point in the draft it’s worth it.