FanSided Network 2018 NBA Mock Draft

By Staff | Jun 13, 2018

Kentucky's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander throws down a dunk in the second half against Davidson during the first round of the NCAA Tournament West Regional at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho, on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Kentucky advanced, 78-73. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman/TNS via Getty Images) /

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Texas A&M. Robert Williams III. 13. player. 77. . C

Robert Williams out of Texas A&M makes complete sense for the Los Angeles Clippers at the No. 13 pick. Not only does he share the same alma mater with DeAndre Jordan, he also shares a very similar skill set. Williams could be “the next” DJ and we don’t say that lightly. His athleticism allows him to punish the rim on offense and to be a solid shot blocker on defense. He also possesses a 7-foot-5.5 wingspan, which adds to his shot blocking ability.

What does separate him from Jordan is his ability to actually shoot outside the paint. While he won’t be stepping out to knock down any 3-pointers just yet, Williams could develop a reasonable mid-range jumper. There is some inconsistency in his game to game effort, but under Doc Rivers, who managed to get the most out of DJ, Williams could flourish. Grabbing him here makes sense for not only the future, but for now with Jordan likely entering free agency this summer. Want more on Sexton and Williams? Check out our reasoning on why grabbing both would be a smart move.

— Ryan Snellings

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