NBA Draft 2019: 5 Biggest steals of the draft

2019 NBA Draft was one of the most exciting drafts in recent memory
2019 NBA Draft was one of the most exciting drafts in recent memory

#4 Mfiondu Kabengele (Florida State) - Los Angeles Clippers, 27th overall

Mfiondu Kabengele flashed some solid upside at Florida State
Mfiondu Kabengele flashed some solid upside at Florida State

Mfiondu Kabengele is a 6 foot 10 inch big man with a huge 7 foot 3 wingspan and the nephew of the great Dikembe Mutombo was touted as a player that was going to be drafted somewhere in the late teens or early twenties.

Kabengele redshirted his first year at Florida State and carved out a solid role in his second year. He was a regular contributor off the bench in his third season before declaring for the NBA Draft.

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One of Kabengele's biggest positives in his shot blocking ability. He also has a game that is built for the modern NBA, averaging 13.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game in 37 games for Florida State.

While Kabengele was a well rounded offensive weapon and rim protector, he was not a good defensive player overall, with below par screening, boxing out and was not particularly good at set plays. He also had a lot of foul trouble, falling for pump fakes easily. His rebound numbers are low for a big man and relies more on his athleticism than his ability to box his man out.

At #27, the Clippers have managed to snag another big man, who is ready to be a contributor on this squad of rough and tough players. They will be hoping that they can develop him into a role player at the least as soon as possible.

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