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Bismack Biyombo played for the Charlotte franchise during both its Bobcats and Hornets eras.He was acquired by Charlotte in a draft-night trade in 2011 and played four seasons with the team.Biyombo returned to the franchise for three more seasons later in his career.The 15-year NBA veteran most recently played for the San Antonio Spurs and is currently a free agent.<\/p>\n
Bismack Biyombo was one of the few players to suit up for both the Charlotte Bobcats and the Charlotte Hornets<\/a>, as his tenure with the franchise overlapped with the team’s name change. Biyombo, who wore the No. 0, was acquired on a draft night trade in 2011 after being selected with the No. 7 overall pick by the Sacramento Kings<\/a>. Biyombo spent four seasons with Charlotte before signing a free agent deal with the Toronto Raptors<\/a> ahead of the 2015-16 season. The Congolese native would return to the franchise later on in his career for three more seasons but would wear a different number (No. 8).<\/p>\n During those four seasons to begin his career, Biyombo averaged 4.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 0.3 assists, 0.3 steals and 1.6 blocks. Now a 15-year NBA veteran, Biyombo most recently played for the San Antonio Spurs, who finished runner-up to the New York Knicks<\/a> during the 2025-26 season. Now age 34, Biyombo is a current free agent.<\/p>\n Throughout the season, Rookie Wire is documenting the jersey number history of the\u00a0Charlotte Hornets<\/a><\/p>\n Previous:\u00a0Tony Delk<\/a>,\u00a0Robert Parish<\/a>,\u00a0Spencer Hawes<\/a>,\u00a0Theron Smith<\/a>, Jeff McInnis<\/a>, Larry Hughes<\/a><\/p>\n For more NBA content, check out the BasketBaltes podcast:<\/p>\n Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@BasketBaltes\/videos<\/a><\/p>\n