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Bismack Biyombo wore No. 0 during his initial Charlotte Hornets tenure

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Bismack Biyombo wore No. 0 during his initial Charlotte Hornets tenure

Summary

Bismack Biyombo utilized the No. 0 jersey during his first stint with the Charlotte franchise from the 2011-12 season through the 2014-15 season. Acquired via a draft night trade in 2011 after being selected by the Sacramento Kings, Biyombo played through the team's transition from the Charlotte Bobcats to the Charlotte Hornets. Over these four seasons, he recorded averages of 4.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game. Biyombo later returned to the franchise for three additional seasons, though he opted for No. 8 during that period. Now 34 years old, the 15-year NBA veteran is a current free agent following his most recent tenure with the San Antonio Spurs.

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•Bismack Biyombo wore No. 0 for Charlotte from 2011 to 2015.
•He was originally a first-round draft selection by the Sacramento Kings.
•Biyombo averaged 4.4 points and 6.4 rebounds during his first four seasons in Charlotte.
•The 34-year-old center remains a free agent as of September 2026.

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12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Charlotte Hornets jersey history No. 0 Bismack Biyombo 2011-2015

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Bismack Biyombo played for both the Charlotte Bobcats and Hornets, wearing the No. 0 from the 2011-12 season until the 2014-15 season.
— Yahoo Sports

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