After superstar center Victor Wembanyama sustained a season-ending injury, the San Antonio Spurs sought in an unexpected way to fill the vacancy. The Spurs turned to veteran center Bismack Biyombo, signing him to two 10-day contracts to become their new starting center.
In five starts, Biyombo averaged 6.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks in 19.1 minutes per game while shooting 66.7%. The Spurs are only 1-4 during that five-game period, but Biyombo has proven his worth to San Antonio in his limited role.
The Spurs allegedly signed Biyombo to a regular contract, keeping him in San Antonio for the rest of the 2024-25 season. The 32-year-old big man has been a viable center option for 14 years, and the Spurs will continue to rely on him while Wembanyama waits.
San Antonio’s first full-time game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday will put Biyombo to the test against a quality frontcourt led by Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey.
Riding a four-game losing streak, the Spurs have slid to 24-33 on the season, 13th in the Western Conference, and will most certainly spend the remainder of the 2024-25 season strengthening their draft position.
Biyombo has been a realistic alternative for San Antonio, but they are essentially giving up on the season.
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