History of Bismack Biyombo in Timeline

Bismack Biyombo is a Congolese professional basketball player currently with the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. Drafted seventh overall in 2011 by the Sacramento Kings, he was immediately traded to the Charlotte Bobcats. Throughout his NBA career, Biyombo has played for several teams, including the Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder, demonstrating his longevity and value as a player within the league.

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August 28, 1992: Bismack Biyombo Born

On August 28, 1992, Bismack Biyombo Sumba was born. He is a Congolese professional basketball player.

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2008: Played in FIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup

In 2008, at age 16, Bismack Biyombo played for Lupopo in the FIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup. That same year, he was discovered by coach Mário Palma at a youth tournament in Yemen and earned an opportunity to train in Spain.

2009: Started season with Fuenlabrada-Getafe

Bismack Biyombo began the 2009 season with Fuenlabrada-Getafe in the Spanish fourth-tier Liga EBA before moving to CB Illescas in the Spanish third-tier LEB Plata.

2010: Played for CB Illescas

In 2010, Bismack Biyombo started the season with CB Illescas.

January 9, 2011: Debut in Spanish ACB League

On January 9, 2011, Bismack Biyombo debuted at age 18 in the Spanish ACB League with Fuenlabrada against DKV Joventut, recording 5 points and 7 rebounds.

January 2011: Moved to Baloncesto Fuenlabrada

In January 2011, Bismack Biyombo moved from CB Illescas to Baloncesto Fuenlabrada of the first-tier Liga ACB.

December 19, 2011: Signed with Charlotte Bobcats

On December 19, 2011, Bismack Biyombo signed a multi-year deal with the Charlotte Bobcats.

2011: Drafted into the NBA

In 2011, Bismack Biyombo was selected with the seventh overall pick in the NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings and subsequently traded to the Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets).

2011: Participated in Nike Hoops Summit

In 2011, at the Nike Hoops Summit, Bismack Biyombo recorded a triple-double, with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 blocks for the World Select Team against the USA Select Team, marking the first recorded triple-double in the Summit's history.

2013: Decreased Production with Bobcats

In 2013, Bismack Biyombo's minutes and production dropped dramatically as he fell out of favor with coach Steve Clifford, averaging just 2.9 points in 13.9 minutes per game.

2013: Drop in Defense and Rebounding

In 2013, Biyombo's defense and rebounding declined.

2014: Bobcats Become the Hornets

In 2014, the Bobcats changed their name to the Hornets. Biyombo began the season in better form, however an acquisition and injury placed him in the starting lineup.

June 30, 2015: Became Unrestricted Free Agent

On June 30, 2015, the Charlotte Hornets decided not to extend a qualifying offer to Bismack Biyombo, making him an unrestricted free agent.

July 18, 2015: Signed with Toronto Raptors

On July 18, 2015, Bismack Biyombo signed a two-year, $5.7 million contract with the Toronto Raptors.

August 1, 2015: Played in NBA Africa Exhibition Game

On August 1, 2015, Bismack Biyombo played for Team Africa at the NBA Africa exhibition game.

March 17, 2016: Career-High Points and Franchise Record Rebounds

On March 17, 2016, Bismack Biyombo scored a career-high 16 points and set a franchise record with 25 rebounds in a win over the Indiana Pacers.

June 7, 2016: Became Unrestricted Free Agent

On June 7, 2016, Bismack Biyombo became an unrestricted free agent after declining his player option for the 2016-17 season.

July 7, 2016: Signed with Orlando Magic

On July 7, 2016, Bismack Biyombo signed a four-year, $72 million contract with the Orlando Magic.

2016: Started the Bismack Biyombo Foundation

Bismack Biyombo started the Bismack Biyombo Foundation in 2016.

January 16, 2017: Scored Season-High Points

On January 16, 2017, Bismack Biyombo scored a season-high 15 points against the Denver Nuggets.

January 1, 2018: Recorded Season-High Rebounds

On January 1, 2018, Bismack Biyombo recorded 13 points and a season-high 17 rebounds in a loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

July 7, 2018: Traded Back to Charlotte Hornets

On July 7, 2018, Bismack Biyombo was traded back to the Charlotte Hornets in a three-team deal.

November 2018: Intention to Play for National Team

In November 2018, Biyombo expressed his intention to play for the DR Congo men's national basketball team, but never did.

January 5, 2019: Scored Season-High Points

On January 5, 2019, Bismack Biyombo scored a season-high 16 points in a loss to the Denver Nuggets.

November 27, 2019: Recorded Season-High Points

On November 27, 2019, Bismack Biyombo recorded a season-high 19 points along with 9 rebounds and two blocks in a win against the Detroit Pistons.

December 16, 2019: Logged Season-High Rebounds

On December 16, 2019, Bismack Biyombo logged a season-high 17 rebounds along with 11 points and a block against the Indiana Pacers.

November 30, 2020: Re-signed with the Hornets

On November 30, 2020, Bismack Biyombo re-signed with the Charlotte Hornets.

2020: Foundation Donated Medical Supplies

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Bismack Biyombo Foundation donated around $1 million worth of medical supplies to people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

February 5, 2021: Scored Season-High Points

On February 5, 2021, Bismack Biyombo scored a season-high 13 points against the Utah Jazz.

2021: Free Agency and Grieving

After becoming an unrestricted free agent after the 2020-21 season, Bismack Biyombo did not sign with any team throughout 2021 in part due to him grieving for the passing of his father, François.

2021: Pledged Salary for Hospital Construction

Biyombo pledged his salary from the entire 2021-22 season towards the construction of a hospital in Congo, in honor of his father.

January 1, 2022: Signed with Phoenix Suns

On January 1, 2022, Bismack Biyombo signed a 10-day contract with the Phoenix Suns via the COVID-19 hardship exemption.

March 2022: Pledged Salary for Hospital Construction

In March 2022, Bismack Biyombo announced that he had pledged his salary from the entire 2021–22 season towards the construction of a hospital in Congo, in honor of his father.

July 5, 2022: Re-signed with the Suns

On July 5, 2022, the Phoenix Suns re-signed Bismack Biyombo.

November 1, 2023: Signed with the Memphis Grizzlies

On November 1, 2023, Bismack Biyombo signed with the Memphis Grizzlies.

January 10, 2024: Waived by the Grizzlies

On January 10, 2024, Bismack Biyombo was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies.

February 10, 2024: Signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder

On February 10, 2024, Bismack Biyombo signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

2024: Fainting Incident and Fasting Revelation

In 2024, after fainting during an NBA game due to dehydration, Biyombo revealed that he has been fasting regularly for 13 seasons as a personal devotion to his Catholic faith.