As early as the 20-21 season, when the Magic were purging many main players in the team, Bamba , who had not been reused before, finally got his chance. In the second half of the season, he successively handed over double-digit scores. Scoring can be regarded as fulfilling his talent as a lottery pick. In the past season, Bamba once won the position of the team's starting center. Unfortunately, he was not renewed by the team after his rookie contract ended.
The Magic did not provide a qualifying offer to Bamba, who will become a completely free agent.
Earlier, according to Magic team reporter khobiprice, the team has determined that it has not provided a qualifying offer to Bamba, who will become a completely free agent. Free agents, including Raptors , Knicks , Lakers , Bulls , Rockets, Heat , Timberwolves have all expressed interest in Bamba. After using Duke University 's main insider Paul Banqueiro with the No. 1 pick in this year's draft, it was expected that the Magic would give up Bamba this time. Bamba, who is 2.13 meters tall and has a terrifying wingspan of 2.39 meters, became famous as early as college because of his "gibbon" attributes. In the 2018 draft, he held the magic number 6 pick. He was also brought to Orlando .
didn't get many opportunities when he first arrived. Bamba didn't get a starting spot until last season. Facing Embiid, scored 32 points
. Unfortunately, after coming to NBA, Bamba didn't get many opportunities in the Magic. With Vucevic and Aaron Gordon at the position, Bamba can only serve as the team's "third insider." Although his playing time is limited, Bamba's efficiency is actually very good. In his rookie season, with only 16.3 minutes of playing time, he averaged 6.2 points 5 rebounds 1.4 blocks per game, and his shooting percentage When he came to 48.1%, he was also accompanied by 30%'s three-point shooting percentage. Unfortunately, he could not get stable playing time and could only waste his talent on the bench.
Finally, in the past season, Bamba got his wish to get the starting center position of the Magic. After the entire season, he started 5 of the 5 games he played for the Magic, and played 5 minutes in 25.7html During the time, he averaged 5 points, 5 rebounds and blocks per game, and his three shooting percentages came to 548%, 538.1% and 578.1% respectively. Bamba's masterpiece this season was undoubtedly the game between the Magic and the 76ers on January 20. In that game, Bamba faced Embiid with a super high accuracy (three-point shot) ), scored a career-high 32 points. Although he failed to help the team win, he at least showed his offensive talent to the world.
Bamba leaving the Magic is not a bad thing. Joining the Rockets may be a good choice.
As a 24-year-old rising star insider, leaving the Magic is actually not a bad thing for Bamba. If he can go to a ball that is willing to give him a chance. team, Bamba should still be able to bring a lot of help to the team. After all, a big man with his height, long arms and shooting ability is indeed very favored by the NBA today, and the Rockets, who are currently in the rebuilding period, It is indeed possible to consider acquiring him. Although the Rockets recently acquired Jabari Smith with the No. 3 pick, they do need a backup center to share the pressure for Smith and Shen Jing. Bamba can get stable playing time in Houston. , can also grow with young players. Of course, the most important thing is that the Rockets have enough salary space to sign him.
