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2018 NBA Mock Draft: Final first round edition

By Max Holm

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Mohamed Bamba poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Combine circuit on May 15, 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel Magnificent Mile 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Mohamed Bamba poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Combine circuit on May 15, 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel Magnificent Mile 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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C. Texas. Mohamed Bamba. 5. player. 79. Most years, Mohamed Bamba would probably go first overall. Getting him fifth is an absolute steal for the Dallas Mavericks. Bamba was rarely allowed to be a roll man at Texas. With Dennis Smith Jr., they’ll torch NBA defenses for the next decade. Bamba is incredibly bright, confident and has worked on his game with beloved trainer Drew Hanlen. His jumper is improved, which opens up his massive ceiling. His unbelievable wingspan and standing reach may allow him to be like Rudy Gobert on defense eventually. If Bamba’s on the board on draft night, Dallas should pull the trigger.