Born on May 12, 1998, Mo Bamba is an American-Ivorian professional basketball player who plays for the Philadelphia 76ers in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Bamba’s basketball journey began at Cardigan Mountain School and Westtown School. He averaged 14.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 6.0 blocks per game as a junior, and took part in the 2017 McDonald's All-American Game and the Nike Hoop Summit that year.
Bamba was considered one of the top high school prospects for the class of 2017. He played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns, where he registered 15 points, eight rebounds in a blowout win against Northwestern State on his debut.
In his one season in college, Bamba averaged 12.9 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. He was named a member of the Big 12's All-Newcomer Team and All-Defensive Team, as well as being named a member of the All-Big 12 Second Team.
The Orlando Magic selected Bamba with the sixth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. He made his NBA debut on October 17, 2018, against the Miami Heat, where he recorded 13 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks off the bench, guiding his team to the win.
After five seasons in Orlando, Bamba was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on February 9, 2023, as a part of a four-team trade involving the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets. Bamba and the Philadelphia 76ers agreed on a deal on July 9, 2023, after the Lakers waived him off.
Mo Bamba Parents
Lancine Bamba and Aminata Johnson are the proud parents of Mo Bamba. They gave birth to Bamba in Harlem, New York, on May 12, 1998. Originally from the Ivory Coast in Africa, Lancine and Aminata moved to the United States when Bamba was very young.
Bamba's grandparents were born and brought up in Mali, however. Bamba has an older brother, Sidiki Johnson, who also played basketball. He played at a college level in Arizona, Providence, and Wabash Valley.
Mo Bamba Father
Lancine Bamba is Mo Bamba's father. However, no information regarding Lancine's background and personal life is available in the public domain.
Mo Bamba Mother
Aminata Johnson is Mo Bamba's mother. There is no information regarding Aminata's background and personal life.
Mo Bamba Parents Nationality
Lancine Bamba and Aminata Johnson are both American-Ivorian nationals as per reports. Bamba, too, holds dual citizenship. Internationally, however, Bamba has represented the Ivory Coast, gaining eligibility due to his Ivorian heritage. He was on the preliminary roster for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
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FAQs
A. Lancine Bamba and Aminata Johnson are the proud parents of Mo Bamba.
A. Mo Bamba and his family are originally from the Ivory Coast in Africa but have been living in the United States ever since Bamba’s childhood.
A. Mo Bamba was born in New York City, New York, U.S., on May 12, 1998.
A. Mo Bamba has one sibling as per reports, an older brother, Sidiki Johnson.
A. Mo Bamba has played for the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, and the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA so far in his career.
A. Born on May 12, 1998, Mo Bamba is 25 years old as of December, 2023.
