- Mo Bamba, the #6 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, has struggled to establish himself as an NBA center.
- While most top NBA picks are thrust into starting roles on losing teams, the suddenly competitive Orlando Magic rely heavily on All-Star center Nikola Vucevic and veterans to win games.
- 22 year-old Bamba has missed out on valuable playing time, more necessary than ever as young NBA Bigs face the difficult learning curve of covering dynamic NBA offenses.
- Bamba’s NBA potential remains TBD.
The Plight of Mo Bamba and Developing Young NBA Bigs
(01/25/2021)