1. Bismack Biyombo Sumba was born on August 28,1992 and is a Congolese professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association.
20 Facts About Bismack Biyombo
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Bismack Biyombo was selected with the seventh overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings and subsequently traded to the Charlotte Bobcats.
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Bismack Biyombo was born in Lubumbashi, Zaire, to parents Francois and Francoise Bismack Biyombo.
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Bismack Biyombo has three brothers named Billy, Biska and Bikim, and three sisters named Bimeline, Bikelene and Bimela.
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Bismack Biyombo's play impressed Palma and earned him an opportunity to train in Spain.
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Bismack Biyombo made his debut at age 18 in the Spanish ACB League with Fuenlabrada against DKV Joventut on January 9,2011, recording 5 points and 7 rebounds in just over 13 minutes of play.
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At the 2011 Nike Hoops Summit, Bismack Biyombo participated for the World Select Team, and recorded a triple double, with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 blocks.
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Bismack Biyombo was drafted seventh overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2011 NBA draft, but his rights were later traded to the Charlotte Bobcats in a draft night trade.
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On December 19,2011, Bismack Biyombo signed a multi-year deal with the Bobcats.
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On June 30,2015, the Hornets decided not to extend a qualifying offer to Bismack Biyombo, making him an unrestricted free agent.
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On July 18,2015, Bismack Biyombo signed a two-year, $5.7 million contract with the Toronto Raptors.
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On July 7,2016, Bismack Biyombo signed a four-year, $72 million contract with the Orlando Magic.
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On July 7,2018, Bismack Biyombo was traded back to the Charlotte Hornets in a three-team deal.
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Bismack Biyombo did not sign with any team throughout 2021 in part due to him grieving for the passing of his father, Francois.
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On November 1,2023, Bismack Biyombo signed with the Memphis Grizzlies, but was waived on January 10,2024.
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On February 10,2024, Bismack Biyombo signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Bismack Biyombo was eventually able to leave the court under his own power and was cleared of any serious medical condition.
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On February 9,2025, Bismack Biyombo signed a 10-day contract with the San Antonio Spurs.
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Bismack Biyombo enjoys reading in his spare time and speaks five languages: English, French, Lingala, Spanish and Swahili.
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Bismack Biyombo is eligible to play for the DR Congo men's national basketball team, but never played for the team, despite his intentions to do so in November 2018.