Officially signed on October 28 to compensate for the numerous injuries affecting Memphis’ racket, Bismack Biyombo had to demonstrate adaptability to blend into the collective of Taylor Jenkins. The Congolese pivot only had four days to get his bearings before finding himself directly propelled into the major five for his very first match under his new colors! A not easy challenge that “Biz” was able to manage without too much problem, with the help of a teammate of choice in the person of Jaren Jackson.
Prominent members of the players’ union (NBPA), the two interiors are part of the seven vice-presidents of the entity now chaired by CJ McCollum. As such, they had many opportunities to get to know each other and also exchange ideas, finally going from adversaries last season to teammates at the start of this year. Obviously JJJ therefore saw this arrival favorably.
“It’s just nicer to have him here.” This is someone who knows what my other job is. We still have work, so I’ll be able to see him all the time. We’ll probably have a meeting shortly to discuss some subject.”, he explained.
A complicity born in the players’ union
The relationship is now give and take, since Jaren Jackson Jr helps Bismack Biyombo to integrate as well as possible into his new environment, while for his part “Biz” can continue to “drive” his young teammate as vice-president of the players association. A position that the latter has held for a few months, while Biyombo has been in place since 2019, making him one of the oldest “VPs” on the board.
For the moment, the two have been able to take advantage of this proximity, starting with the Congolese’s performance on the field since his arrival, averaging more than 7 points, 8 rebounds and nearly two assists per game before the game. this night against his former team Phoenix.
“It can fit into any locker room”admitted Jaren Jackson Jr. “He’s a very good leader. This is why he behaves like this for his country and for the players’ union. I know how much he cares about the league. This attention is found in the locker room.”
Charisma and leadership in the field and in the offices
The person therefore returned the compliment to his acolyte for his investment within the NBPA, reinforcing the words of CJ McCollum, for whom JJJ is “ brilliant in his knowledge and understanding of sport, life and business“.
“He has a unique reputation in the league,” for his part declared Bismack Biyombo. “He behaves in a unique way and that’s what makes him special besides being a great player. It’s not for nothing that the players trust him as vice-president. They must respect you and believe in you.”
| Bismack Biyombo | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2011-12 | CHA | 63 | 23 | 46.4 | 0.0 | 48.3 | 1.8 | 4.1 | 5.8 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 5.2 |
| 2012-13 | CHA | 80 | 27 | 45.1 | 0.0 | 52.1 | 2.4 | 4.9 | 7.3 | 0.4 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 4.8 |
| 2013-14 | CHA | 77 | 14 | 61.1 | 0.0 | 51.7 | 1.4 | 3.4 | 4.8 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 2.9 |
| 2014-15 | CHA | 64 | 19 | 54.3 | 0.0 | 58.3 | 2.5 | 3.9 | 6.4 | 0.3 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 4.8 |
| 2015-16 | TOR | 82 | 22 | 54.2 | 0.0 | 62.8 | 2.2 | 5.8 | 8.0 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 5.5 |
| 2016-17 | ENT | 81 | 22 | 52.8 | 0.0 | 53.4 | 1.9 | 5.1 | 7.0 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 6.0 |
| 2017-18 | ENT | 82 | 18 | 52.0 | 0.0 | 65.0 | 1.8 | 4.0 | 5.7 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 5.7 |
| 2018-19 | CHA | 54 | 15 | 57.1 | 0.0 | 63.7 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 4.4 |
| 2019-20 | CHA | 53 | 19 | 54.3 | 0.0 | 60.3 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 5.8 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 7.4 |
| 2020-21 | CHA | 66 | 20 | 58.7 | 0.0 | 44.8 | 2.1 | 3.2 | 5.3 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 5.0 |
| 2021-22 | PHX | 36 | 14 | 59.3 | 0.0 | 53.5 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 4.6 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 5.8 |
| 2022-23 | PHX | 61 | 14 | 57.8 | 0.0 | 35.7 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 4.3 |
| 2023-24 | SAME | 9 | 25 | 58.7 | 0.0 | 60.0 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 8.0 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 7.3 |
| Total | 808 | 20 | 53.4 | 0.0 | 55.6 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 5.1 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
