Mo Bamba was part of the insane trade deadline after the Orlando Magic traded him to the LA Lakers in exchange for Patrick Beverley. After it was reported that he was traded by Orlando, Bamba quickly posted a picture of him with a U-Haul truck behind him, sending fans into a frenzy.After several sources confirmed that Bamba's trade was official, many thought it was hilarious for him to post a photo on social media with a U-Haul truck.NBACentral@TheNBACentralMo Bamba didn’t hesitate to pack everything up 504922911Mo Bamba didn’t hesitate to pack everything up 💀 https://t.co/07vpC4JPIjLuckily for fans, Bamba has a valid reason for the picture. He shared that the truck wasn't for him, instead, it was for his mother."I swear on everything, that that picture was, it was just divine timing and I had no idea that I would be traded. And it appears like, you know, I kind of had my things are just ready to go."He added:"But the U-Haul was actually for my mom. I had to move some stuff over to her place, but it seemed pretty fitting. So, you know, I just took the picture and wanted to thank the Orlando fans and people."Mo Bamba@TheRealMoBamba🏾 twitter.com/espnlosangeles…ESPN Los Angeles@ESPNLosAngelesWhat’s the REAL story behind @TheRealMoBamba’s U-Haul post as soon as he was traded to the #LakeShow?Listen to the newest Lakers chat with @TravisRodgers & @DMarcoFarr1 in the podcast section of the ESPN LA app 1398What’s the REAL story behind @TheRealMoBamba’s U-Haul post as soon as he was traded to the #LakeShow?Listen to the newest Lakers chat with @TravisRodgers & @DMarcoFarr1 in the podcast section of the ESPN LA app 📲 https://t.co/h7gHoEhhFa👇🏾 twitter.com/espnlosangeles…Following his trade, Bamba thanked the Orlando Magic before leaving for Los Angeles."To my Magic teammates, coaches, support staff and the fans...thank you all," Bamba wrote.Mo Bamba@TheRealMoBambaTo my Magic teammates, coaches, support staff and the fans...thank you all11149623To my Magic teammates, coaches, support staff and the fans...thank you all https://t.co/hNO7AepX0LAlso read: Mo Bamba to LA Lakers trade reportedly confirmed: How does he fit with LeBron and company as fans say, "Austin Rivers got [him] out of his city"Mo Bamba gives the Lakers improvement on the defensive endThe Lakers have struggled to find a reliable rim protector outside of Anthony Davis. Luckily for the team, their recent move to trade for Bamba will boost their defensive identity.Lakers Empire@LakersEmpireMo Bamba Highlights - Welcome to LA 72989Mo Bamba Highlights - Welcome to LA 🌴☀️ https://t.co/BNapsGoHu4Bamba averages a block per game and can also stretch the defense when necessary. He averages 7.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists so far this season.