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2018 NBA Mock Draft: Mohamed Bamba could be the Suns’ last building block

By Brendon Kleen

AUSTIN, TX - DECEMBER 29: Mohamed Bamba
AUSTIN, TX - DECEMBER 29: Mohamed Bamba /
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PROVIDENCE, RI – JANUARY 20: Creighton Bluejays guard Khyri Thomas (2) fast breaks during a college basketball game between Creighton Bluejays and Providence Friars on January 20, 2018, at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, RI. Providence defeated Creighton 85-71. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
PROVIDENCE, RI – JANUARY 20: Creighton Bluejays guard Khyri Thomas (2) fast breaks during a college basketball game between Creighton Bluejays and Providence Friars on January 20, 2018, at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, RI. Providence defeated Creighton 85-71. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

23. player. 86. . G. Creighton. Khyri Thomas

The Timberwolves are one team that should be looking for immediate contributors in the draft, and Thomas strikes me as a great right-now option.

Thomas is a perfect young role player. He shoots 40 percent from distance, plays awesome on-ball defense and has a NBA-ready body. He looks quick and strong enough to instantly compete with NBA competition, and play the brand of basketball Minnesota coach Tom Thibodeau has built a career playing.

Remember when Thibodeau used to start Keith Bogans opposite star Derrick Rose? Thomas is a similar player, and could earn a similar place in the hearts of the Wolves’ staff.

The team desperately needs rotation helpers after watching expensive players like Shabazz Muhammad and Cole Aldrich flame out. Thomas will need development time as a play-maker, but he could be great as a 3-and-D player right away.

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