Mo Bamba was part of the insane trade deadline after the Orlando Magic traded him to the LA Lakers in exchange for Patrick Beverley. After it was reported that he was traded by Orlando, Bamba quickly posted a picture of him with a U-Haul truck behind him, sending fans into a frenzy.
After several sources confirmed that Bamba's trade was official, many thought it was hilarious for him to post a photo on social media with a U-Haul truck.
Luckily for fans, Bamba has a valid reason for the picture. He shared that the truck wasn't for him, instead, it was for his mother.
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"I swear on everything, that that picture was, it was just divine timing and I had no idea that I would be traded. And it appears like, you know, I kind of had my things are just ready to go."
He added:
"But the U-Haul was actually for my mom. I had to move some stuff over to her place, but it seemed pretty fitting. So, you know, I just took the picture and wanted to thank the Orlando fans and people."
Following his trade, Bamba thanked the Orlando Magic before leaving for Los Angeles.
"To my Magic teammates, coaches, support staff and the fans...thank you all," Bamba wrote.
Mo Bamba gives the Lakers improvement on the defensive end
The Lakers have struggled to find a reliable rim protector outside of Anthony Davis. Luckily for the team, their recent move to trade for Bamba will boost their defensive identity.
Bamba averages a block per game and can also stretch the defense when necessary. He averages 7.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists so far this season.
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