Born on May 12, 1998, Mo Bamba is an American-Ivorian basketball player who was selected with the sixth overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the 2018 NBA Draft. He currently plays for the Philadelphia 76ers in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Bamba’s basketball journey began at Westtown School in Westtown, Pennsylvania, where he averaged 14.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 6.0 blocks per game as a junior. In 2017, he played in the McDonald's All-American Game and the Nike Hoop Summit. He was rated as a five-star recruit and was ranked among the top players of his class.
Bamba played college basketball for the University of Texas, where he averaged 12.9 points and 10.5 rebounds in 30 appearances. For his brilliant season in college, he was named to the Big 12's All-Newcomer Team and All-Defensive Team.
Currently in Philly, Bamba is not expected to get too many minutes, as he will mainly play back up to Joel Embiid and Paul Reed.
| Name: | Mo Bamba |
| Net Worth: | $5 million |
| Age: | 25 (May 12, 1998) |
| Position: | Center |
| Marital Status: | Unmarried |
| Source of Wealth: | Professional Basketball Player, Endorsements |
| Salary: | $2,346,614 (for the 2023-24 Season) |
| Endorsements: | Under Armour, Bose, Bamba Peanut Butter Puffs, and Käter Wingman (Bottled Water) |
According to online sources, Mo Bamba’s net worth is estimated at around $5 million as of December 2023. His primary income sources include his earnings from his NBA contract and endorsements. Bamba is set to earn $2.3 million in salary for the 2023/24 season.
Mo Bamba Salary
According to Sportrac, Mo Bamba will earn $2,346,614 in the 2023/24 NBA season. He is currently on a one-year $2.3 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, which he signed on July 9, 2023.
In his NBA career so far, Bamba has signed many big contracts with different teams, including a four-year $24.1 million contract with the Orlando Magic in 2018, and a two-year $20.6 million contract with the Orlando Magic in 2022.
Mo Bamba Endorsements
According to online reports, Mo Bamba has multiple endorsement deals with brands like Under Armour, Bose, Bamba Peanut Butter Puffs, and Käter Wingman (Bottled Water). He signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Under Armour in 2018.
However, there is no information about how much he earns from these partnerships.
Mo Bamba Investments
No information about Mo Bamba’s investments are available in the public domain as of 2023.
Mo Bamba Other Sources of Income
Besides his NBA contract and endorsement deals, no online information is available about any other revenue streams for Mo Bamba as of 2023.
Mo Bamba House
In 2018, Mo Bamba bought a penthouse worth $1.7 million in Orlando. His 4,800-square-foot penthouse had three bedrooms and three bathrooms. However, after being traded from the Orlando Magic, he put his penthouse in Orlando for sale for $2.8 million.
Mo Bamba Cars
No information about Mo Bamba's car collection is available in the public domain.
Mo Bamba Charity Work
Mo Bamba is very active in social work and has his own foundation called "The Mo Bamba Foundation." Through his foundation, he opened a new basketball facility at SOS Village Abobo-Gare in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire in August 2022. The facility has two FIBA-spec basketball courts and was built to serve more than 200 children every day.
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FAQs
A. Mo Bamba has a listed height of 7 feet (2.13 meters).
A. Yes, Mo Bamba currently plays for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA.
A. Mo Bamba weighs 231 lbs (104 kg).
A. Mo Bamba was selected with the sixth overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the 2018 NBA Draft.
A. Mo Bamba was born on May 12, 1998, in Harlem, New York, United States. However, he holds both American and Ivorian citizenship.
