Growing up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and even before he had basketball shoes to wear, Biyombo had a dream to play in the NBA. His basketball journey as a teenager took him to multiple countries before he achieved the dream ...See moreGrowing up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and even before he had basketball shoes to wear, Biyombo had a dream to play in the NBA. His basketball journey as a teenager took him to multiple countries before he achieved the dream and was drafted into the NBA in 2011. It's a journey his parents in the Congo advised against, but his heart and drive to excel led him another direction, while never forgetting his roots. Biyombo's true dream was more than just hoops. He wanted to make his home country a place where people would want to stay and not leave for other opportunities. Throughout his NBA career, he has raised millions of dollars to build schools, sports facilities, and health care programs. He even donated his entire NBA salary one season to build a hospital in the Congo in honor of his father, who died of COVID.
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