Mohamed Bamba 2018 NBA Draft Scouting Video | DraftExpress | ESPN

DraftExpress breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of 7'0 Center for Texas Mohamed Bamba who is expected to go in the top 5 in the 2018 NBA Draft.
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[@johnsantos9108]

Bruh, are humans even meant to be that big. He probably half engineer (Prometheus).

[@magacop5180]

Yes. Humans actually used to be around 20’ tall. You can research all this.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

DJ Kevgeez boi

[@Hengel_Andrews]

DJ Kevgeez Nah I’ll never research that, sounds like some short guy Jedi mind trick.

[@jonathanhernandez960]

DJ Kevgeez something similar to a human but not a human js

[@bannedfromleagueoflegendsl8700]

Just cause they don’t look like you doesn’t mean they don’t exist. Talk about ignorance.

[@charliechandler4873]

Long, athletic, skilled, talented, and undeniably game changing. Top 5 pick without a question.

[@dlaurent14]

Toxic Chuck he going number 1 the sun have to draft him

[@BIGNANDO_2K]

Dramatic _Donald your mixing up Ayton and Bamba bro

[@dlaurent14]

Fernando Alarcon I know they said Ayton most likely going number one but I feel bamba with his long wingspan is a better fit with Booker and Jackson. Suns need a true defender and that's bamba

[@fjo9492]

Dramatic _Donald Bamba could easily be the best player in the draft. But like every draft everyone is a gamble we will have to wait and see.

[@ceezeeemowndeadzombie4014]

Fernando Alarcon you're*

[@thebutlerdidit365]

It’s kind of crazy he’s knocking down 3s now 2 , this guy is slept on frfr , he looks like a generational center too

[@nateerre7286]

The name Mo Bamba just sounds like an All Star name

[@ZaZa-hq7hy]

Nate Erre Like Bol Bol

[@anonymous-gz7jb]

I'm not sure...

[@TsunamiHead62]

Im so glad they did his weaknessess to because at first i was thinking why isnt he #1??, still i think he has the most upside out of anybody in the draft though

[@Craig-bo5fl]

Caleb Davis yea I agree. but the biggest thing is he's motivated and smart. he's also only 18. So he's gonna get better

[@Arihiroki_LG]

should be #1 like he was earlier in the year... dude has been working with Emid

[@andrewdawson3336]

Stephano Sorry to disappoint, but he’s actually 20 years old. He’s a very good player, and for sure a top 5 pick, but his upside is somewhat overrated. Still rooting for him, though

[@ΠαναγιωτηςΤσαραφλης]

His weaknesses are his low bb iq and his weight

[@lotleo987]

JJJ has the most upside I'd say. Slightly smaller dimensions but much better agility. Both are prospects that can turn into great versatile defenders who can stretch the floor though.

[@jacobkrause3754]

He looks taller than 7 foot

[@KizaDaBusiness]

agree

[@pre2222]

Jacob Krause probably his hair

[@JetTheTatGuy]

Jacob Krause Well he technically is, he's 7'1

[@minge9]

7'10 wing span, that's why

[@TheIcemanthomas]

Jerahmeel Regala hes 6 ft 11

[@fjo9492]

Bamba gonna be like Tatum. There is two other guys in the draft stealing the spotlight when Bamba will probably be the best player out of of everybody.😳STOP SLEEPING ON HIM

[@LebronJames-rp3hb]

FJO 9 I am sorry but Donavan>Tatum

[@kobeparreno8423]

more like rudy gobert but can shoot mid range

[@MKHLX]

Lebron James tatum ceiling is super high. Denovan is 2 yo older. Tatum hasnt yet in his peak. Tatum is a match up nightmare. He is still growing just turned 20.

[@LebronJames-rp3hb]

kezO0622 both of them haven't reached their peak.Only difference is that Mitchell plays in a tougher conference and Tatum didn't really play phenomenal until the CF

[@MKHLX]

Lebron James its not if you play in a tougher cuz east and west plays each other also. East has been competitive this year. Denovan is currently the offensive focal point of the jazz while tatum is a 3rd to 4th offensive option. Give tatum the 1st offensive option and probably he will make evry1 jaw dropping.

[@CiCLoDoL]

Mo Bemba bust?

[@Emjetzu]

Not really more like an average player

[@MrWzeljunior]

9'8 standing reach *wtffff*

[@rommelrock29]

Will Zee I

[@intendedexpression6609]

RIGHT!! i was like what.........😟

[@killerbeast56]

Dallas oohhhh You Better Pick This Guy And Dirk Can Mentor His Fadeaway

[@prozac.]

Brad Beast Gaming Lol

[@blazinpyromaniac]

Best player in the draft. Imagine rebounding like Drummond, scoring like Towns, and blocking BETTER than Gobert.

[@KenTheMan407]

I see generational type talent .. This guy could be one greatest centers, if he put his to it

[@jpchambers5882]

This comment aged poorly

[@basketballeditsprod.7377]

@@jpchambers5882 Well your comment didn't age as well because Mo Bamba has been improving this season

[@ctcity1477]

@@basketballeditsprod.7377 bamba isn’t playing like a star tho

[@happypedro12]

Welcome to Orlando!

[@kostastube2010]

He seems more like 7ft2. Maybe because he is thin as a stick figure. If he manages to become muscular like Antentokoumpo, he will be a real nightmare for opponents.

[@Simon-lg9kp]

LoveSalsa it’s called hair

[@SteveSmith-ey6tf]

I am a happy Magic fan! I am glad we went BPA instead of drafting for need. From the interviews I have seen, Bamba seems like a great kid. No doubt he has work to do, but I am confident he can really improve if he stays motivated and gives it his all. He has the physical tools to be great, but it's all gonna come down to WANT TO and if he has the mental toughness to impose his WILL on the rest of the league.

[@sportsbro2220]

He looks like KD, AD, Giannis & Slender Man had a Baby

[@RedjacketXXX]

some of the weaknesses dont make sense best blocker in the draft and can affect peoples shot but his weakness is defensive motor which technically means his speed on defense but he got to where want to for the most part just made the wrong read and then offensive toughness? I think thats the wrong word for that just when he scores he does it very aggressively maybe you could say needs more perimeter work offensively

[@mepone6619]

Boston trade for him and complete your young dynasty!

[@MKHLX]

Mep One i hope DA could make that move with out salvaging the line up of kyrie hayward brown and tatum. If Mamba will suit up in celtic green they will contend for 10 years

[@josenino7140]

Celtics still have plenty of Draft Picks.. so if dallas will tank picks for 2 more seasons then a mo bamba trade is possible

[@MKHLX]

Jose Nino they have this year 27th pick. Nxt year own pick sac pick, memphis pick, 2020 clips pick own pick. Cant memorize everything but damn its still a lot left

[@LankyBeanss]

kezO0622 if one's gotta go it should be brown

[@drechillin2154]

Zac Stone hell no dude has more potential than Mobama

[@Smsrules1]

If those are his question marks then I'm gambling on that potential with a top 2 pick. On top of that, smart players are gems and hard to find. He has the type of character and skill set I'd love to have on my team.

[@ballislifejr1850]

With The Right Tools And System if he can put it together Mo Bamba is going to be a Unicorn 🦄

[@Seif97ify]

Scared of physical play is easily exploited.

[@HCXWinchester]

Remarkable SeiF players grow up physically in nba. He will get some weight, don't worry. Look at how Durant, Ingram type of players change over time. Even look at Al Horford who was like soft dude on Atlanta for years, now he is insanely tough guy on the floor with Boston. Physical toughness of the game won't be a problem for a smart guy like Mo Bamba.

[@rongeorgeo]

BBQ chicken

[@hotwingking5534]

He's going to the Mavs where he's going to be taught and mentored by the one and only Dirk 41

[@SuperSA1824]

HotWingKing ! !!!!!!!

[@prozac.]

HotWingKing ! Dumbass

[@tystone1863]

Welcome to Otown Big guy. We need ya. Good luck brotha

[@marienleme6029]

If he gets a consistent jump shot..... all hell finna break lose lmao

[@borood1188]

They can play the song La Bamba when he enters a game. Lalalalala Bamba!

[@HoodieJIM]

FUTURE ROTY! I CAN SEE THE FUTURE

[@ShubhamSharma-dy6st]

This year's draft is exciting

[@lebronjames4913]

CEILING(allstar): black rudy gobert(w/ a 3pnt stroke)....

[@katrinapayne9018]

LEBRON JAMES Rudy gobert is black, but I guess you mean bamba is the dark skin gobert. Because to call him not black is disrespectful. Do to most African Americans is mixed

[@julioelchavez2889]

Next thabeet, no offensive game or post moves and is too skinny to push bigs around. He’s not a top 10 talent but his measurements is what makes people pretend like he’s something great

[@thebutlerdidit365]

Julio El Chavez this guy wants to be great tho..thabeet was jus ass and bamba can shoot , thabeet couldn’t shoot

[@LO-dp5ee]

he cant push bigs but hes faster and more agile, offensive game can be developed. watch his shooting vids. and tell me who can block them. his measurements are a blessing. its up to him how he can improve and use his talents and length.

[@fjo9492]

Julio El Chavez Thabeet was like what 7’3? Bamba is quick, can shoot, leap higher, higher IQ and did you ever see Thabeet have those highlights? Their not the same player you only say that because he looks slim as him🙄

[@IDK_0402]

Julio El Chavez this dude is really confident and he seems like a hardworker there's no way he's gonna be the next hasheem thabeet. if he doesn't become that superstar some people expect him to be he'll be an elite rim protector at best that would still be valuable in the nba.

[@katrinapayne9018]

Did you even watch the video

[@Kwyjibo109]

i am praying for mavs picking him

[@prozac.]

Good ass content Lol

[@wroney16]

Just imagine when his body fills out and he hits his prime... Dude is gonna hold teams to under 100ppg BY HIMSELF

[@ViolentKknight]

Honestly, I'm a Kentucky and Boston Celtics fan and I believe Mo has potential to be better than AD

[@carlosrosario8224]

He the best rookie in the draft

[@treydrew4021]

Draft express just let ESPN Deebo the channel lol

[@qcbornbred4780]

Trey Drew they probably bought him out

[@angelzenny9740]

Hot headed and energetic. Love to win. I can see him benefiting being on a top champ contender team not sure about this. just feelings lol.

[@KenseiSensei]

My favourite prospect this year is Mohammed Bamba!!!

[@liamyoell4013]

He's a bust.

[@DB-8504]

This is going to be the best athlete in the 2018 draft.

[@eddieb2235]

Damn, he was looking good in the first half of the video. I like this kid, think He'll be a good pro

[@thomasradcliffe5531]

9’8” standing reach, what?!

[@ernestoa5364]

I hope he turns out to be like a mix of Clint capela and The Greek Freak but better, the sky the limit for this young guy.

[@dirklean4667]

Ernesto Acosta Are you pertaining to his face?

[@hannah858]

Bamba is a beast

[@nicolasbeck8687]

I miss draftexpress

[@terroncooley14]

I’m sorry the Bulls failed to draft you

[@marionmills3140]

He looks a good 7'3 in this video

[@JustMicahFilms]

Bulls need him they need to get this dude to pair with Lauri would be a nasty duo!!!!

[@vanwanderer9784]

Greek freak 2.0.if he's healthy.

[@KenTheMan407]

He the best player in the Draft ... He can be the next Bill Russell or Next Kareem.

[@blossomsnow]

wow this guy is great, I think Luka and him should be 1 and 2 in few years

[@haam7831]

Imagine him in 2k19 😳

[@HipHop1nstrumentals]

Will be an Atlanta Hawk

[@franscarpio2233]

Mo Bamba is a beast, it'll be nice to see him play against the other big men in the nba. Also, I'm still waiting for the Doncic video!

[@legodisthebesteversomelege4778]

Cavs need this man.

[@dlaurent14]

If he stay healthy he will be force in the nba, I'm not going overhype him but I will say him with Devin Booker and one all star type playing can take the suns to a new ceiling they haven't seen in years

[@mrself9130]

Dramatic _Donald I agree ,Ayton is not a good defender while mo bamba can be dpoy

[@alien4ever]

Embiid's college stats: 11.2 ppg 8.1 rpg 1.4 apg 2.6 bpg 0.9 spg Bamba's college stats: 12.9 ppg 10.5 rpg 0.5 apg 3.7 bpg 0.8 spg Not saying he will be better than Embiid in the NBA but the potential is there

[@cj0618]

i love his play! hopefully his knees wont fail him someday.

[@Gucci.Clone253]

Ladies and gentlemen I present to you "Mo Bamba" by Sheck Wes [Chorus] I got hoes calling a young nigga phone Where's Ali with the motherfucking dope? (bitch, bitch) I be ballin' like a mo'fuckin' pro (like a, huh, like a, huh) I be ballin' like my nigga Mo (Bamba, bitch) Sheck Wes, I ain’t a mo'fuckin' joke (haha, hahahahaha) [Bridge] Steph Wes stay with the fuckin' pole (pa, pa, pa-pa) You fuck around and get poled (you get poled, bitch) [Chorus] ‘Cause I got hoes (so many fucking hoes) callin' a young nigga phone (Ring-ring, ring, ring-ring, ring, ring-ring) Where's Ali with the (bitch with the) mot'fuckin' dope? (huh) I be ballin' like a mo'fuckin' pro (like a mo'fuckin' pro) I be ballin' like my nigga Mo (Bamba, Bamba) Sheck Wes got so many flows (I do it all) [Verse] Call me Drake how a nigga controlla (oh, fuck, shit, bitch) Young Sheck Wes and I’m getting really rich (ching-ching) See how I caught it ‘cause I’m really with the shits (bang-bang) See me in the streets and I be really with a (cling, cling), with a Bad bitch (bitch), niggas straight rocking (rock) Niggas straight see me, when they see me, they be coppin' (what?) I’m the best drug dealer, nigga, come and cop it (got it) Young Sheck Wes, I’m like the fuckin' Green Goblin [Chorus] I got hoes (ho) calling a young nigga phone, phone (bitch) Where's Ali with the motherfucking dope? (with the motherfucking dope) Dope (with the motherfucking dope), with the motherfucking dope (bitch) With the dope (getting rich), with my bros (bitch, shit) I fucked your ho (shit) and she ain't even let you know (she fucked up) [Outro] Damn, this nigga nice, fuck is you talking about This nigga nice, fuck is you talking about (bitch)? ('Cause I got) bitch (hoes) And my nigga One-Six, my nigga Ali, the Daytrip nigga, fuck is niggas talking about? (I got hoes, shit Young Sheck Wes, I do it on the go)

[@jredbigmouf]

He kd and giannis combined

[@BeatsbyBlanch]

i will laugh my ass off if he somehow got drafted by the Bucks. NO TEAM would set foot in the paint

[@JoeLackey]

Let's be honest. 5 blocks a game for someone with a 7'10" wingspan isn't that great.

[@napndash]

Ankles of a 6 yr old girl....... major injuries waiting to happen.

[@InFaMOus187NYC]

I want him to be a Knick... if they can somehow trade Kanter & C.Lee w/ our 2nd round pick for Memphis’ 4th pick & take back Parsons contract while also keeping the 9th Pick they better do it. Mo bamba & Mikal bridges would be the perfect draft

[@doughsani8667]

Im a Rockets fan. I would so totally take my chances on a freak like this and trade capela for this kid. No matter how much Houston develops Cap, he wont ever be an offensive player. Upside to this kid is like KG, young Dikembe (with a shot), and way better than hassan whiteside. I wish i was a GM, cant miss out on this kid.

[@jesussamurai8433]

A big man that plays great defense, decent offense, super high potential, and isn't Injured. These are the types of prospects bulls fans should be hyped for. Not that cripple MPJ.

[@twingnol]

It would be great if Mo Bamba or Miles Bridges be a Chicago Bull next season.

[@katrinapayne9018]

Aaron Gordon, jhonthan Issac, and mo bamba. Orlando magic defense should be elite, especially in the east

[@aventail67]

How is Texas always get this kind of player? Durant, Turner, and now Bamba

[@キングフォックス]

2:50 Rui Hachimura⭐️💯

[@PioPamintuan]

Im thinking a stronger dirk nowitzki if he learns dirk's game. probably better as a stretch 4 that rebounds than a 5.

[@TSMOOVE75]

just wondering how kyrie is going to finish over him

[@AhTalk0]

Celtics shouldn’t trade brown or anyone for this guy. Use a draft pick to try to get Bol Bol next year but for now Horford is playing great.

[@candayioglu]

That post apocalyptic background music tho- wtf :D

[@robertgray320]

He needs a big man to coach him

[@larryokoye7072]

I’m going to follow his success, I see something electric about this kid 😳🔥

[@svpfrancis1]

Why do you do stats per 40? LeBron led the league with 36.9 mpg last season.

[@k8yt575]

Ohh Bamba, that surname is very rare here in the Philippines. My mothers surname is Bamba. Just sharing.

[@v.g.victory3481]

If he is still available for the 4th pick and Memphis passes on him I will never attend another Grizzlies game.

[@LBJ99]

celtics u need to trade anything (except kyrie&tatum) to get this guy hes potential is like AD hes gonna help u beat the warriors

[@blakpikaso]

this guy is a defensive Serge Ibaka with more physicality

[@taffygore6285]

hes denfinitely up next !

[@nightmancometh7995]

a big(especially this big) that doesn't like contact and physicality cannot survive in the nba

[@julian10102]

Idc who drafts him. The Rockets or the Celtics have gotta get him somehow via trade!!!

[@josemariatalavera]

Please don't draft this kid just yet. Let him fully develop at the college level first.

[@rizzreacts3383]

This guy gotta Be half nephlime dude physical traits are crazy

[@bonkcaesar9849]

With the 3rd pick in the draft, the Atlanta Hawks select.....

[@NarutoUzumaki-zv4ik]

I think either the Mavs, Suns, Lakers, or Nets will pick him up

[@kashkandy]

close to mamba

[@17thgypjd95]

don't fuck dis up maverick him and Dennis Scott going to be entertaining next season

[@demosaekara]

Imagine hell happens and he goes to the bucks im not saying there's a chance but just imagine that unicorn team

[@SummersTimeEntertainment]

Bamba > Jaren Jackson Jr. Speaks like a ten year veteran and passes the eye test. Top 3 pick.

[@winggundam5560]

Basically Clint Capela with a decent 3 point jumper

[@rosenlefty12]

i think there is a lot of undervaluing going on in terms of how bright the prospects are. He is very articulate, and obviously a smart kid. I think a team that values that may find a gem.

[@pernaturel]

oh man im sold, he is a cross between Giannis and Gobert. If goes to Celtics its gameover

[@benmontero36]

🤘🏼

[@charlenewalker7891]

If there is a comparison for this guy it would be KD

[@tim0tej]

He likes to rise over smaller defenders. So basically everyone???

[@TheIcemanthomas]

He could be what nerlens was supposed to be plus more

[@malikjones3968]

Bro I literally hate per 40 it's just dumb

[@bigguccidebs]

I love how subtly they put per 40 minutes like damn. Typical case of the media overhyping prospects just to break them down

[@letterstoalice]

He will be the first guy to get trippe double from this rookie class