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Texas Basketball: 5 best landing spots for Mo Bamba in 2018 NBA Draft

By Andrew Miller

AUSTIN, TX - DECEMBER 29: Mohamed Bamba #4 of the Texas Longhorns stands on the court during the game with the Kansas Jayhawks at the Frank Erwin Center on December 29, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - DECEMBER 29: Mohamed Bamba #4 of the Texas Longhorns stands on the court during the game with the Kansas Jayhawks at the Frank Erwin Center on December 29, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 13: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts after being called for a technical foul against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena on December 13, 2017 in Washington, DC. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 13: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts after being called for a technical foul against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena on December 13, 2017 in Washington, DC. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Pick No. 2. Memphis Grizzlies. 211. 4. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Current Center: Marc Gasol

Mind you, none of the lottery picks are set yet for the 2018 NBA Draft. All these pick numbers are just based off where each team finished in the standings, and what percentage chance they have of landing each position in the first round.

For the Memphis Grizzlies, that spot is the second pick. More than likely, they’ll be picking in the top two along with the Phoenix Suns. And, the Grizzlies have a huge need to find a future solution for the center spot with current starting center Marc Gasol struggling with injuries year after year.

Moreover, even if Gasol stays healthy, he’s getting older and can’t be the guy that puts this team on his shoulders forever. Gasol needs someone else to take some of the pressure off and Bamba could be that guy. Both skill sets compliment each other well, and Gasol is also a good center for Bamba to develop with.

A problem for Bamba could be how long it takes Memphis to get back in playoff contention in the Western Conference given the current state of the roster. The Grizzlies were mainstays in the NBA Playoffs in recent years, but that is bound to change here soon. If Bamba wants to become a true face of a franchise, Memphis is a good place to be.

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