Bismack Biyombo
PF · 2011 NBA Draft, 1st round, pick #7 (SAC)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: path to the draft. Details below.
- Path to the draft
International prospect, born in Lubumbashi, Katanga, Congo.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 41.7% of the time (151 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #13 (#3 at his position), close to where he went (#7).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.8% of the time (765 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Age
18.8 years old on draft night (born 1992-08-28).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.7% of the time (300 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Length
Wingspan 7' 7" at 6' 9" tall (+10.0 in.), per ESPN's draft profile.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.1% of the time (135 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
PF (ESPN draft listing).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.2% of the time (570 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 892 games over 15 NBA seasons (~73% of a full 82-game schedule each year).
Every line comes from data: Basketball-Reference career data; ESPN's draft profile; Wikidata birth dates. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a bust for him.
Career numbers
| Seasons | 15 |
| Games | 892 |
| Minutes / game | 19.1 |
| Points / game | 5.0 |
| Rebounds / game | 5.8 |
| Assists / game | 0.7 |
| Win Shares (career) | 33.3 |
| VORP | -2.6 |
| Box Plus/Minus | -2.6 |
The 2011 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2011 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Path to the draft International | 41.7% n=151 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Within 10 picks of ESPN's rank | 51.8% n=765 | |
| Age Under 20 | 51.7% n=300 | |
| Length +5 in. or more | 51.1% n=135 | |
| Position Forward | 51.2% n=570 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 9", 243 lbs |
| Wingspan | 7' 7" |
| Age on draft night | 18.8 |
| Born | Lubumbashi, Katanga, Congo |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #13 overall (#3 PF) |
Picked around him 2011 redraft
| 4 | Tristan Thompson | redraft #15 |
| 5 | Jonas Valančiūnas | redraft #6 |
| 6 | Jan Veselý | redraft #34 |
| 8 | Brandon Knight | redraft #27 |
| 9 | Kemba Walker | redraft #7 |
| 10 | Jimmer Fredette | redraft #38 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 15+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.