The landing spot of UCLA Bruins star big man Adem Bona is up in the air. After an impressive performance at the NBA Combine, he likely moved up a bit in these projections.
As soon as the NBA Draft Lottery concluded, Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report compiled a full mock draft. In it, he had Bona at No. 50, going to the Indiana Pacers:
NBA teams should know what they’re getting and what they’re not with Adem Bona.
He can bring instant defensive activity/switchability and athletic finishing. And he’ll remain a threat in the post with his drop steps into hooks.
Being foul- and turnover-prone will just mean a reduced role, likely one off the bench for the foreseeable future.
Bona was even slated as a first-round pick by College Sports Wire, which came after his run at the NBA Combine. The Pacers would be a good landing spot for him as they are currently in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics.