Before I go further, I don’t think Mo Bamba is necessarily some elite game-changer at the center spot who will magically fix the Raptors’ issues. But he’s an option nonetheless, and Toronto must have seen some value and purpose in signing him to the one-year deal announced last week.
Bamba poetically made his Raptors debut on December 29 against his former Orlando Magic squad, logging just four minutes on the court and recording only one stat to his name: a block. Not exactly a comprehensive test, but a small glimpse into Bamba’s potential contributions for Toronto as a solid shot-blocker and paint presence.