Mo Bamba

Basketball player for Orlando Magic

Mo Bamba - Basketball player for Orlando Magic
Born

May 12th, 1998
27 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player, played for the Orlando Magic in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Hailed from New York City, excelled in high school basketball at Harlem's Westtown School. Committed to the University of Texas, played one season of college basketball before declaring for the NBA Draft. Selected as the sixth overall pick in the 2018 Draft by the Magic, primarily recognized for shot-blocking skills and versatile defense. Developed a reputation for three-point shooting, contributing to the team's performance throughout multiple seasons.

Drafted 6th overall by the Orlando Magic

Led the Magic in blocks during multiple seasons

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