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2017-18 Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Bismack Biyombo

By Ryan Doyle

ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 5: Bismack Biyombo #11 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics on November 5, 2017 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 5: Bismack Biyombo #11 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics on November 5, 2017 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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ORLANDO, FL – FEBRUARY 28: Bismack Biyombo #11 of the Orlando Magic dunks the ball during the game against the Toronto Raptors on February 28, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) /

The Good and the Bad

Per Game Table
G GS MP FG% FT% ORB DRB TRB BLK PTS
82 25 18.2 .520 .650 1.8 4.0 5.7 1.2 5.7

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 4/23/2018.

Statistically, Bismack Biyombo took a step back from last season. He saw numerous numbers drop and it seemed the Magic’s disappointing campaign affected his numbers.

Biyombo averaged 5.7 points per game and just 5.7 rebounds per game. It was his lowest rebounding total since the 2014 season. He had his lowest total rebound rate since his first two seasons in the league.

In terms of net rating, his -13.2 rating is his worst since his rookie year. According to the same stat, he had the worst defensive season of his career. Somehow, despite Biyombo’s defensive reputation, the Magic were a worse defensive team with Biyombo on the floor.

Although his individual defensive numbers took a hit, he also was on one of the worst defensive units in the NBA with Orlando allowing more than 108 points per game.

Offensively, Biyombo was a train wreck. The Magic’s 97.2 offensive rating with him on the floor was the second-worst mark of his career and his offensive box plus-minus sat at -3.7, well below league average.

It was hard to pinpoint what Biyombo was good at — even with his supposed strong defense and rim protection. Defense is seemingly more than just going for blocks.

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When Biyombo was on the floor, the Magic’s offense performed at its worst. Only Jonathan Isaac and Rashad Vaughn (who played in only five games) had worse offensive ratings when on the floor.

Frankly, the only positives on offense for Biyombo are his ability to catch lobs, and setting screens. Biyombo recorded 2.6 screen assists per contest according to NBA.com, the second highest mark on the team.

Oddly enough, Orlando’s rebounding percentage was at its peak when Biyombo was on the bench. The team struggled all year to keep opponents off of the glass and Biyombo did not help the cause.

His ability to protect the rim is his strongest asset. Despite not having the height of his counterparts, Biyombo can stifle opponents when they take it to the cup. Although he is put on an island more often than not, he still showed why the Magic backed up the moving trucks to sign him.

If Orlando can improve on the defensive end, Biyombo should be able to bring a more consistent effort on the interior. Despite his offensive inefficiencies, he has at least some sort of a role with the Magic.