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NBA Draft 2018: 5 best fits for Marvin Bagley

By Rucker Haringey

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 03: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Duke Blue Devils concentrates at the free throw line against the St. John's Red Storm at Madison Square Garden on February 3, 2018 in New York City. St. John's won 81-77. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 03: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Duke Blue Devils concentrates at the free throw line against the St. John's Red Storm at Madison Square Garden on February 3, 2018 in New York City. St. John's won 81-77. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /
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SAN ANTONIO,TX – APRIL 9 : Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs passes off against Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings at AT&T Center on April 9 , 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO,TX – APRIL 9 : Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs passes off against Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings at AT&T Center on April 9 , 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) /

2. Sacramento Kings

When he was at Florida, coach Steve Spurrier was fond of saying that if you think you have two quarterbacks, it really means you don’t have one. Dave Joerger should learn the same thing about power forwards.

Despite Sacramento’s repeated attempts to draft their four of the future, it hasn’t worked out for them. Skal Labissiere doesn’t look like a future starter. Harry Giles redshirted last season due to injury. Zach Randolph isn’t anyone’s idea of a long-term answer at the position.

Upon being drafted, Bagley could immediately become the starter. More importantly, the Kings do have one center who could serve as a good partner for him. Willie Cauley-Stein’s ability to move his feet and block shots would greatly reduce the pressure heaped on Bagley’s defense. Cauley-Stein has his own issues on offense, but that’s where Bagley could help cut him some slack.

The real question is whether or not Sacramento is willing to take Bagley at No. 2. The answer is probably not. Bagley will be a much better choice for the Kings if they elect to move down to accrue more draft assets. Stranger things have happened with Vlade Divac in charge.

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