Mohamed Bamba is an American-Ivorian professional basketball player who plays as center for the Philadelphia 76ers in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Bamba was born on May 12, 1998, in Harlem, New York, U.S., to parents Lancine Bamba and Aminata Johnson. His parents were both immigrants from the Ivory Coast. Bamba attended Cardigan Mountain School, an all-boys boarding school in Canaan, New Hampshire for eighth and ninth grades.
He would later study and graduate from Westtown School in Westtown, Pennsylvania. He was rated a five-star recruit and took part in the 2017 McDonald's All-American Game as well as the Nike Hoop Summit. All in all, Bamba was considered one of the top high school prospects in the class of 2017.
For college, Bamba played for the Texas Longhorns. In one college season, Bamba averaged 12.9 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. He was named a member of the Big 12's All-Newcomer Team and All-Defensive Team, as well as being named a member of the All-Big 12 Second Team.
The Orlando Magic selected Bamba on June 21, 2018, with the sixth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. He made his NBA debut on October 17, 2018, against the Miami Heat, where he recorded 13 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks off the bench, guiding his team to a win.
After five seasons in Orlando, Bamba was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on February 9, 2023, as a part of a four-team trade involving the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets. Bamba and the Philadelphia 76ers agreed on a deal on July 9, 2023, after the Lakers waived him off.
Mo Bamba Height
Mo Bamba has a listed height of 7 feet (2.13 meters), making him one of the tallest players in the NBA. With Boban Marjanovic of the Houston Rockets and Victor Wembanyama leading the way, Bamba is ranked the ninth-tallest player in the NBA at the moment alongside a host of eleven others, most notably, Ivica Zubac, Joel Embid, Alex Len, Brook Lopez, and Dewayne Dedmon.
Despite his size, Bamba reportedly runs faster than most players of his size. According to online sources, he recorded a 3.04 seconds 3/4 court sprint at a private workout session.
Mo Bamba Weight
Mo Bamba weighs 231 lb or 104 kg. Despite being a big player, Bamba is incredibly agile and athletic on the court.
Mo Bamba Wingspan
Mo Bamba’s wingspan measures around 2.39 meters or 7 feet 10 inches.
His size and incredible reach have enabled him to become a defensive powerhouse. Blocking shots, protecting the rim, and rebounding are a few of Bamba's strengths.
FAQs
A. Mo Bamba has a listed height of 7 feet 0 inches (2.13 m).
A. Mo Bamba weighs 231 lb or 105 kg as per his player profile on NBA.com.
A. Mo Bamba was born in New York City, New York, U.S., on May 12, 1998.
A. Mo Bamba has a long wingspan of 2.39 meters or 7 feet 10 inches.
A. Mo Bamba currently plays for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
A. Mo Bamba plays at the center position.
