3 NBA 2018 draft picks that could prove to be busts

Trae Young has struggled with his shot
Trae Young has struggled with his shot

#2 Mohamed Bamba

Bamba has yet to start for the Orlando Magic
Bamba has yet to start for the Orlando Magic

Mohamed Bamba's rookie season has not been helped by the resurgence of Nikola Vucevic. The franchise was expected to trade away the 28-year-old center, although the center has been the Magic's best player this season, and he is averaging over 20-points-per-game for the first time in his career.

This has left Bamba limited to appearances from the bench, and he has yet to impress in his minutes on the court. The 20-year-old is averaging just 6.8 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, and Magic fans expected more from their 6th pick, who possesses an incredible 7 ft 10-inch wing-span.

Bamba has also recently been suspended by the Magic for showing up late for practice, and currently, he is the only top 8 draft pick who is not averaging double-digit scoring numbers. Ultimately, Bamba is still only 20 years old, although his early NBA career has been a disappointment.

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