Washington Wizards: 3 remaining free agents to sign

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Mo Bamba

The 6th overall pick of the Orlando Magic in the 2018 NBA Draft came into the league with big expectations. The 7-foot center out of Texas was projected to be an elite defensive player with the ability to score on the other end.

Despite showing flashes throughout his career on both fronts, he hasn’t been able to put it all together consistently. After spending the first 4.5 seasons of his career with the Magic, he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers last trade deadline. Contrary to expectations, Bamba wasn’t able to crack the rotation of the Western Conference finalists, playing in only 9 regular season and 3 playoff games in his tenure.

It is an opportunity for the 25-year-old to sign with a team where he can play more minutes and have a bigger role. He has the profile and mold of a modern center, being able to space the floor and protect the rim at the same time. He is long and disruptive around the rim on the defensive end, averaging 1.3 blocks per game for his career. Offensively, he is a 36% three-point shooter, a very good number for a center.

This is the exact player type the Wizards need, one who can cover up the mistakes of the young players on defense, and help space the floor for them on the end. This is worth a flyer if Bamba doesn’t have better offers out there.

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