Veteran free agent Bismack Biyombo has returned to the San Antonio Spurs after agreeing to a one-year contract for the 2025-2026 NBA season.
Biyombo's 15th season in the world's most prestigious basketball league.
The 33-year-old center averaged 5.1 points per game (ppg) and 5.6 rebounds per game (rpg) in 28 games with the Spurs last season.
The player from the Democratic Republic of Congo is known as a center who makes major contributions in the defensive sector, especially in guarding the paint area and relying on physical strength to fight under the basket.
While not known as a high scorer, Biyombo has a reputation as a hard worker with extensive NBA experience.
Biyombo began his NBA career in 2011 with the Charlotte Bobcats (now the Hornets), after being selected seventh overall in the NBA Draft.
He then played for the Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, and Phoenix Suns before joining the Spurs.
His presence during his previous spell at Spurs helped solidify the Spurs rotation, which was building a young team around future star Victor Wembanyama.
Through the new contract, Biyombo is expected to continue to provide experience and leadership to the team's young players, as well as being an important rotation option in the center position .
Spurs, who are trying to return to the top of the Western Conference, are now adding depth to their squad by retaining experienced players.
In addition to his role in the field, Biyombo is also known to be active in social activities through the foundation he founded to help children in Africa to obtain education and health facilities.
With his status as one of the longest-serving international players in the NBA, Biyombo still has ambitions to add to his contributions for the rest of his career.
The San Antonio Spurs have given him a one-year contract, which is also a testament to the significant value Biyombo brings to the team's locker room.
