Of the 20 players attending the Hornets’ training camp, 16 have three years or less of NBA experience. Terry Rozier has five, Cody Zeller seven, Bismack Biyombo nine, and Gordon Hayward ten. The choice is therefore limited for the youngest looking for advice, and the same for veterans who like to provide it. In this context, the connection between Bismack Biyombo and LaMelo Ball is not all that amazing.
“I love what I see, the link between them” note James Borrego. “It’s huge for LaMelo, for his progress. He is very committed, he is demanding, he loves this bond with his teammates and his coaches. Obviously, Bismack is one of the guys who loves this role. It’s a great relationship. “
“I can help him because I arrived in the NBA at his age and he listens a lot” explains the Congolese, who arrived in Charlotte at the age of 19 from Spain. The same age as LaMelo, spent him through Lithuania and Australia.
The professional world abroad as a springboard
“He asks a lot of questions. Rookies listen well. The only thing we can do is give them advice every game, and they also help me improve. It’s a family and we continue to grow. “
“It helps a lot to have been a young professional” continues the 7th choice of Draft 2011. “You learn more easily, it happened to me and a lot of other guys from Europe because you are a professional athlete. You are treated like a pro, you live like a pro. He must have learned that very early on and I think it helps him adjust to the NBA style of play. “
“It’s really amazing to have someone who takes you under his wing like a big brother” confides on his side the n ° 3 of the last Draft, that the world of basketball will watch closely in the coming years. Bismack Biyombo’s broad shoulders are not too much to offer him a little help.
