NBA Draft 2018: Five perfect first round selections

4. Mo Bamba — Chicago Bulls

In all fairness, Bamba’s insane measurables might get him selected before the Bulls get the opportunity to snap him up. However, it’s not impossible that Chicago could get an opportunity to take Bamba either by trading up or experiencing some good fortune.

The Bulls have a quality starting center in Robin Lopez, but he isn’t going to be a key member of their future. Outside of Lauri Markkanen, Fred Hoiberg might not have a current player on the roster who is fully deserving of being a franchise building block.

Bamba’s fit with Markkanen could be an absolute nightmare for the opposition. The Finnish big man has already proven he can really stretch defenses with his ability to shoot the ball from three. The space he creates would give Bamba the ability to serve as a rim runner immediately. If Bamba’s jump shot improves like many scouts believe it can, it would give Hoiberg the chance to build a five out system that would be impossible to stop.

Defensively, Bamba is going to protect the rim on Day One. Markkanen surprised many people with his ability to switch defensively as a rookie, but he can’t challenge shots at the rim. Bamba could complement him with his own ability to switch and his propensity to challenge shots at the basket.

The Bulls front office should be doing everything they can to get Bamba to the Windy City this week. He and Markkanen would give the team a dynamic frontcourt to build on for years to come.