The Orlando Magic drafted Mo Bamba with the sixth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. The center is notable for winning the gold for Team USA at the 2016 FIBA Americas U18 Championship in Chile. Before the NBA, Bamba played one season in college for the Texas Longhorns. In 30 games in college, Bamba averaged 12.9 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, and was part of the Big 12 All-Defensive Team.
Throughout the 2022/23 season, Bamba played 49 games and averaged 6.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. He shot 48.5% from the field, including 38.7% from deep. Bamba signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason.
Mo Bamba Team Before The Lakers
Mo Bamba played for the Orlando Magic before he joined the Los Angeles Lakers. He made his debut with the team in the 2018/19 season. Throughout five seasons and 266 games with the Magic, Bamba averaged 7.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. He shot 47.7% from the field, including 36.0% from deep.
Mo Bamba Trade
The Orlando Magic traded Mo Bamba to the Los Angeles Lakers on February 9, 2023 through a four-team trade process. In return, the Magic got Patrick Beverley and cash considerations.
Mo Bamba Team
The Philadelphia 76ers are Mo Bamba’s third NBA team so far. This is a summary of his performance in each of these teams so far.
Orlando Magic (2018-2023)
Mo Bamba made his NBA debut in the NBA in the 2018/19 season. In five seasons, he played 266 games with them. He averaged 7.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. Following his fight with Austin Rivers, the team traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers on February 9, 2023 in return for Patrick Beverley and cash.
Los Angeles Lakers (2023)
Mo Bamba played for the Lakers for the remainder of the 2022/23 season. In his solo season, he played only nine games, averaging 3.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. Injuries prevented Bamba from contributing to the best of his abilities to the team. This offseason, he was waived by the Lakers.
Philadelphia 76ers (2023-present)
Mo Bamba signed a one year deal with the Sixers this offseason. In five games so far in the 2023/24 season, Bamba is averaging 1.4 points and 1.2 rebounds in 2.4 minutes per game. He is not expected to get many minutes in Philly, and will mainly play back up to Joel Embiid and Paul Reed.
FAQs
A. Born in Harlem, New York, United States on May 12, 1998, Mo Bamba is 25 years old as of November 2023.
A. Mo Bamba has played for three NBA teams in his career so far.
A. Mo Bamba is 7 feet tall and weighs around 104 kg (231 lbs).
A. Mo Bamba was drafted into the NBA in 2018.
A. In the 2022/23 season, Mo Bamba averaged 6.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game in 49 games.
