Mo Bamba, a veteran center standing 7 feet tall, has officially signed a one-year contract with the Toronto Raptors. This announcement was made by his representatives, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports and Greer Love, to ESPN on Sunday.
Bamba’s Career Overview
Before joining the Raptors, Bamba showcased impressive skills in the G League. He averaged 16.5 points and 12 rebounds while playing for the Salt Lake City Stars. This experience comes as a boost for the Raptors’ frontcourt, especially in Bamba’s eighth season in the NBA.
Previous Season Performance
Last season, Bamba played for both the Los Angeles Clippers and the New Orleans Pelicans. He recorded averages of 4.3 points and 4.5 rebounds over 32 games, with an average of 12.9 minutes on the court per contest.
Career Highlights
- Selected as the No. 6 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic
- In 364 career games, he has accumulated an average of 6.8 points and 5.4 rebounds
- Brings valuable experience and size to the Raptors’ roster
Toronto Raptors Recent Game Performance
The Raptors have shown resilience, improving their record to 19-14 after defeating the Golden State Warriors 141-127 in a thrilling overtime game. This victory is notable as it occurred without starting center Jakob Poeltl, who has been sidelined due to a lower back injury.
Player Highlights from the Win
Scottie Barnes led the team with a stellar performance. He scored 23 points, matching a Raptors franchise record with a career-high 25 rebounds and also contributed 10 assists, marking his seventh career triple-double.
With Mo Bamba’s addition, the Raptors look to enhance their competitive edge in the ongoing season.
