Bismack Biyombo, the mentor who whispers in the ears of young Spurs
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In San Antonio, the release of the final roster for the regular season showed that the rating of Bismack Biyombo was intact as the former Thunder and Hornets interior will still sit at the end of the bench, ready to lend a hand in case of a rest or physical issue Victor VembanyamaLuke Cornett, even Kelly Olynyk. Last season he started 26 matches after the premature end of the season at Wembley.
At 33, he is perfectly content with this role. “It’s a great group of young people and it’s a pleasure to be there to help them.” Biyombo explained this week. “When you love what you do, you can’t call it work. And I like to work with good people. When I look at our group of young people, I see that they are hungry. They want to progress, they want to improve, they want to win. Considering the way we work and the pace we keep, we can all be proud of what we do.”
“The very definition of professionalism”
In San Antonio, we appreciate having a “big brother” to support this very young team. Chris Paul left, and he was not replaced in terms of experience and coaching. Mitch Johnson needs a voice in the locker room to back him up and a framework when the “second unit” hits the field.
“He embodies the very definition of professionalism,” considered the successor of Gregg Popovic. “I hope our young people watch and listen to everything he does. He’s always ready. He talks to his teammates and understands that every minute in the gym counts.”
A priori, his young partners appreciate his help and advice. “He’s very altruistic” confirms Julian Champagnie. “He enters the field with the youngsters, guides them, organizes the game. This kind of presence is really valuable.”
2025-10-19 07:11:00
