Mohamed Fakaba Bamba is a professional basketball player in the NBA, currently playing for the New Orleans Pelicans. He previously played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns. Bamba was considered a top prospect coming out of high school, where he attended Cardigan Mountain School and Westtown School. He garnered attention from scouts due to his impressive 7-foot wingspan and shooting ability.
On May 12, 1998, Mohamed Fakaba Bamba was born. He is an American-Ivorian professional basketball player.
On November 10, 2017, Mo Bamba made his official college debut against Northwestern State, recording 15 points and eight rebounds.
In 2017, Bamba played in the McDonald's All American Game and the Nike Hoop Summit.
In 2017, Mo Bamba was considered one of the top high school prospects for the class.
On January 27, 2018, Bamba recorded a new career-high in points scored with 25 points and 15 rebounds in a win over Ole Miss.
On June 21, 2018, Bamba was selected with the sixth overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the 2018 NBA draft.
On July 3, 2018, Mo Bamba officially signed a rookie-scale contract with the Orlando Magic.
On October 17, 2018, Bamba made his professional debut, recording 13 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks in a win over the Miami Heat.
At the 2018 NBA combine, Bamba measured a 7 ft 10 in wingspan, breaking the record previously held. He also reportedly ran faster than most of the NBA.
In 2018, Bamba announced his intention to declare for the 2018 NBA draft, forgoing his final three seasons of college eligibility.
On May 3, 2021, Bamba scored 22 points and grabbed a then-career-high 15 rebounds in a 119–112 win over the Detroit Pistons.
On October 29, 2021, Bamba grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds and scored 14 points during a loss to the Toronto Raptors.
On January 19, 2022, Bamba scored a career-high 32 points in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
On July 1, 2022, Bamba re-signed with the Orlando Magic on a two-year deal.
On February 4, 2023, Bamba was suspended by the NBA for four games without pay due to his role in an altercation during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
On February 9, 2023, Mo Bamba was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in a four-team trade.
On July 9, 2023, Mo Bamba signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
In 2023, Mo Bamba was on the preliminary roster for the FIBA Basketball World Cup for the Ivory Coast national team.
On July 6, 2024, Mo Bamba signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers.
In 2024, Mo Bamba was selected to be on the Olympic Qualifying Tournament roster.
In 2030, Mo Bamba was part of a trade package that included a second-round pick.
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