Last Updated on November 11, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Bismack Biyombo:

  • Full Name: Bismack Biyombo Sumba
  • Nationality: Congolese
  • Age: Born August 28, 1992
  • Hometown: Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Height: 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
  • Weight: 255 lbs (116 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m)
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: #8, #0
  • Position: Center / Power Forward
  • High School: Biyombo was scouted while playing professionally in Yemen and Spain
  • College: Did not attend college
  • NBA Draft: Selected 7th overall in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings (traded to Charlotte Bobcats)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Charlotte Bobcats / Hornets (2011–2015, 2018–2021)
    • Toronto Raptors (2015–2016)
    • Orlando Magic (2016–2018)
    • Phoenix Suns (2022–2023)
  • Championship Rings: No NBA Championships
  • Kids: No publicly known children
  • Siblings: Bismack has several siblings, including two brothers named Billy and Biska.

Bismack Biyombo is known for his shot-blocking, rebounding, and defensive prowess. His standout performance in the 2016 playoffs with the Toronto Raptors, where he set a franchise record for rebounds in a playoff game, gained him widespread attention. His career has been marked by his ability to provide energy and defensive stability for multiple NBA teams.

Notes:

  • Bismack Biyombo also wore the Air Jordan 34 Player Edition basketball shoe in a Charlotte Hornets colorway. Biyombo played for the Charlotte Hornets between 2018 and 2021.