Bismack Biyombo's Past and Present in the Congo

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Bismack Biyombo has a deep connection to the Democratic Republic of Congo. He left his country at the age of 16 in order to enter the murky world of professional basketball and fell victim to the exploitation that befalls young kids that don't know better.
Growing up in a country rich in natural resources where millions live in extreme poverty, he's turned his focus to building resources in the DRC that will allow its citizens to build wealth without being exploited by foreign influences. His focus on youth programs and empowerment in Goma brought us see the basketball infrastructure that he's built countrywide.
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@itr0863 7 лет назад

i notice a more humility with the overseas NBA players. it's not surprising.

@ldk8 7 лет назад

No joke, a lot of NBA players come from the "hood" but THIS is the real poverty that we don't see very often.

@itr0863 7 лет назад

amen brother. special place for athletes like this who dedicated their time and MONEY to good causes.

@angelaanaconda55 7 лет назад

Brandon Martin no, its because in Africa people are humble and appreciative of the little things they have. Kids who grow up in the hood are angry and brainwashed to think their life will be better when they can afford the chains and cool cars.

@EmileSenga 7 лет назад

I think you mean Low Expectations? You don't have much, you expect less from life. Low Standards is something totally diff.

@christianjames9667 7 лет назад

Have you been to Chicago, Detroit, or Baltimore? I've been to Africa numerous times and when I went and saw the living conditions of some of these kids in those Baltimore ghettos it's just as bad.

@paulyorkman8764 7 лет назад

This guys got a huge heart on the court, hustles and busts his tail off every single play, especially last year in TO. Off the court, he's got the same attitude in bringing opportunities to people back home, good man!

@jasonchong980 7 лет назад

BIYOMBO IS MY FATHER.

@undefeatedandundisputedcha3773 7 лет назад

Jason Chong he needs to come back to Toronto :(

@joereeve2569 7 лет назад

Just for a visit tho right? We have the OG Congo man now

@bradye4974 6 лет назад

no he isnt

@Datsdarren 7 лет назад

Bigger than basketball... you got a new fan Mr.Biyombo

@eduardosimao9818 7 лет назад

Thank you bismack what u do for to our country! 🙏🏾

@namewhat122 7 лет назад

Our skin is beautiful

@jahbless4ever 6 лет назад

Extremely beautiful. It makes u look youthful n it's perfect for all types of climate, hot or cold. The power of melanin a natural absorber of energy, like a solar panel, converting UV radiation to Vitamin D and metabolic energy in the body. God I wish I was darker. Lol.

@tryhardtrollsen5771 7 лет назад

lots of respect.....

@fuzzylogiceire 7 лет назад

Those kids at the end had great athleticism.

@michaelcampbell5849 4 года назад

This is beautiful and this Brother giving back to his country, community and his People.

@jpmuga 7 лет назад

I watched this in tears! Beautiful!! Simply amazing!

@henben4746 7 лет назад

Carmelo is a great person. The image people of have of him should change , he always show love to others and enjoy it.

@glodyngeyitala7486 3 года назад

My Country of born 🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇺🇲🕊️🙏🏻

@romanoonamor7690 7 лет назад

Damn I remember watching the documentary made by a french media about Evan Fournier's Hoop Summit 2011, and in the training footage seeing that center with long arms and athleticism, and trying to look for his name, which was Biyombo. Feels weird seeing him in the NBA now!

@Mthesweaty 5 лет назад

Congolease is one of the most chill people you Can be with

@fawn6 7 лет назад

Bismack, you seem like a great person.

@richardz7862 4 года назад

I have a long way to go to achieve success! But thanks to great people like Bismack inspiring people like me to keep working hard! And never forget where you came from!

@briciomattosdeoliveira 7 лет назад

Please, Vice team, do a follow-up documentary so that we can see the new school all ready to be used. Thanks. Beaucoup d'amour et paix pour notre cousins et cousines dans Congo!!

@tiffanybutler350 4 года назад

That's awesome 👍 that's how u give back

@RedBearonFire 7 лет назад

Toronto wants you back!!

@MegaKhas 7 лет назад

Damn he's very well spoken thought he would have broken English

@duncansiror5033 7 лет назад

MegaKhas Lol, why assume that?

@MegaKhas 7 лет назад

Duncan Siror My ignorance, I thought since the national language is French his English wouldn't be as good.

@uncokee 7 лет назад

Africa is probably the most multicultural as so many countries colonized different african countries. don't think it's surprising that they learn 2-3 languages

@duncansiror5033 7 лет назад

uncokee My parents are fluent in English, Swahili, and Kalenjin (tribal language).

@marginelouis6674 6 лет назад

kenyan? I hear kalenjin are good runners

@MichaelCobbs 7 лет назад

Bismack Biyombo is the future.

@paulocuento9949 6 лет назад

Bismack Biyombo, you got yourself a new fan... i see a lot of potential for african children in sports... i can see africa producing a lot of grassroots talent, because of height and overall athletiism. it could be the driving force of the economy

@jshaw3715 7 лет назад

Nice I love this clip...real talk

@Yonnickh 7 лет назад

beautiful

@pointcenter9916 7 лет назад

the girl with the cornrows at 3:42 is so 😍😍😍

@bwen18 6 лет назад

5:16 Bismack's sponsor, Jordan, probably won't be happy seeing this!

@TheBrownbirds 5 лет назад

Good job, looks like city of Goma with the Chukudus (the big wooden bike) on Streets.

@HKNYN1 7 лет назад

I fucks with bismack heavy

@ModestNea 6 лет назад

Love this ❤️

@FadeHook23 7 лет назад

where's mudiay?

@TriggaPapi24 7 лет назад

Kalop Spring more like serge ibaka mudiay was raised in texas

@deafsomali 7 лет назад

Was he born in Congo right ?

@elvisamin 7 лет назад

Amir Boykin Yeah he was born in Congo

@biznatchHo 7 лет назад

Ibaka has his own 5 part series. I forget the name though.

@TriggaPapi24 7 лет назад

mattymattyC son of congo

@hugo0295 7 лет назад

How can everyone have the same motorcycle?!

@tajoauta6974 7 лет назад

good job man

@top10intheworld56 7 лет назад

Good shit Biyombo!

@yardyouth 5 лет назад

Im now a fan

@bigA-cy3he 4 года назад

We know the Congo is beautiful that's why the French Colonized it

@jey524 4 года назад

BigA 5500 belgian*

@armin38822 6 лет назад

There has to be so much talent in Africa. These people just need facilities and some decent coaching.

@gregoryldismukes 6 лет назад

👏👏

@antelukac3 7 лет назад

sit down biyombo, sit down biyombo

@JDoe92 4 года назад

Damn that nigga got the new 2020 Flintstone Kawasaki?

@thicky 7 лет назад

how is the spanish club paying him 500 euros a month but a clause in the contract says he pays them 1.5 million. that should be against the law. and the bobacts pay 525k man

@IBALLRIGHT 7 лет назад

Great video.

@austinp5244 4 года назад

Shout out to Carmelo Anthony in producing a inspiring mini docu film.

@latteti8627 5 лет назад

Shout out to carmelo anthony..

@StupidIsAsStupidDoe2 7 лет назад

Bi-yom-bo, bitch sit down! - Kendrick Lamar

@grapedrank666 7 лет назад

StupidIsAsStupidDoe2 Lmao i see what you did there 😂

@cesargonzales7234 7 лет назад

Shout out to Bismack for this. Before him, players like Hakeem and Dikembe would go back their home countries during the off season to do the same as Bismack is doing now. I love shit like.

@spunkhead 6 лет назад

Cesar Gonzales yup, guys who give back are fucking awesome.. RIP Manute Bol...

@fraby811 7 лет назад

now this is a powerful piece

@zyxwut321 7 лет назад

I know several African immigrants and they are the hardest working most humble and disciplined people you'll ever find. They're family and faith centered and their kids work their ass off in school, especially math, science and engineering. They tend to be fearless early technology adopters and have boundless optimism for their future and are endlessly grateful to be in the West, especially in the United States. In the next generation African immigrants will be the next Asians. Tiger moms will be replaced by Lion Moms. :)

@safilynn1563 7 лет назад

zyxwut321 Thanks

@lostcompass 6 лет назад

Lion moms, I love that

@EricLeePiano 5 лет назад

true that

@garylin406 7 лет назад

Isn't serge ibaka from Congo too

@melize7035 5 лет назад

Yes, I think he's from both Congos Brazaville and Kinshasa. His mother played for the DRC basketball team but then again she could also be from Brazaville. Either way, we love them the same

@sunnyallegra 4 года назад

His from both Congos. His mom is from Congo Kinshasa, and his father is from Congo Brazzaville. He was born and grew up in Brazzaville, his documentary was also filmed in Brazzaville. It is called " Son of Congo " in case you want to watch it. But like this sister said 🙂 we love them both. 🇨🇩❤🇨🇬

@elliotkim2349 3 года назад

from the republic of congo, bismack is from the democratic republic

@youngslim8542 3 года назад

Dj mbenga too

@Kofi.86 7 лет назад

this is true example when u r determine and work hard u will be successful.never give up.

@clemchammer8816 7 лет назад

i dont know how many people like him doing that but end up worse :-/ he got lucky af but he seems humble

@noahdejesus5601 7 лет назад

prince Wilkie And also be 6'9"

@humzahhassan4521 7 лет назад

Noah DeJesus being 6'9 definitely helps

@greenchef6 7 лет назад

Yeah..and growing to 6'9. As long as you're 6'9 and you work hard you can make the NBA. Not a lot of hope for the average person.

@InFocusMIAKr3w 7 лет назад

He 6'9 and still trash lmao, height doesn't matter.

@nickdoan1012 7 лет назад

dang bismack's english got much better

@CpttCanada 7 лет назад

You're the man Bismack, Toronto will always love you buddy.

@randymarsh7049 7 лет назад

CptCanada you're not my buddy, guy

@jhaymonroe4706 7 лет назад

I Have rabies your not my guy, pal

@vicente1995 7 лет назад

Jhay Monroe You're not my pal, friend

@Illmatic662 6 лет назад

You're not my friend, dude

@duanejohn7059 6 лет назад

CptCanada for real he played hard for us men

@GeorgesOpinion 7 лет назад

Respect to this man.

@xtremeexau11x 7 лет назад

Any other Congolese people here? ✋

@amarimbumba6338 7 лет назад

XtremeExau11x on existe😂😂

@OnTheGoWithNgongo 7 лет назад

XtremeExau11x We here

@richymoutondo9042 7 лет назад

tozali!

@Dougingu 7 лет назад

what song is 11:16

@0070-y1c 7 лет назад

Fuse ODG - Antenna

@samyttv5085 7 лет назад

If u understand French smack that like button for yo boy

@samyttv5085 7 лет назад

Karl Mondonedo ikr

@kevon5397 7 лет назад

French is his native language idiots.

@christopheralvarez517 7 лет назад

Karl Mondonedo French people aren't the only people who speak French dumbass

@originalsal2141 7 лет назад

Kevon he also speaks Swahili, Lingala and Spanish. African people are really good with languages. My parents tought me 3 (Swahili, French and English) but my dads from the same area and knows 5 or 6.

@samyttv5085 7 лет назад

Original Sal that's cool

@amarimbumba6338 7 лет назад

As a kid who comes from Congolese immigrants and is now playing in high school I relate to this like shit it's good to hear French and that kinda shit makes me miss the Congo, even tho the situation was kinda ass lmao

@jamesson7976 4 года назад

I am a 5"11 13 year old kid congolese to but nga wandakat na hollande how did you get to high school because i really want to go to america to play basketball do you have instagram or something

@MrCanadianplayer 7 лет назад

Very nice! a point brought up by another person was that foreign players have more class and humility.. which is definitely true. Bismack is a class act on and off the court.. and you see that a good portion of what he makes goes back to Congo! amazing person! wish him all the best great video vice!

@John-wb1ny 7 лет назад

shout out to melo for sharing stories of how athletes positively affect their communities. A lot of friends and family who don't enjoy sports complain about how much athletes get paid, this is a great documentary to show the humility and the hard work ethic successful athletes have

@twibute1512 7 лет назад

Fuck I love Biyombo but I cant imagine his career being too successfull in Orlando. Wish he never had to leave the Raptors

@TheSuperRayRay1 7 лет назад

Respect for biyombo

@guntherdubastard8902 7 лет назад

7:39 That girl got game

@Greekxmalaka 7 лет назад

I was at a Toronto fc game and he was there.. the whole city was cheering for him. 2 days later he left lol

@originalsal2141 5 лет назад

Greekxmalaka Congolese impact in Toronto is actually a thing. Chris Mavinga MLS champ, Serge Ibaka playing hard, Myck Kabongo the former high school star....

@clarenceseedorf8084 7 лет назад

the girl with the cornrows is gorgeous mashallah

@greatestever8825 7 лет назад

clarence seedorf what does that mean?

@DoubleA73 7 лет назад

Zuriel Ioasa It's just a term used when giving praise

@Scottsdaleofficesteve 7 лет назад

Also damn good at ball

@jeffreymeeks6035 6 лет назад

Speak good or be quiet. You should keep that to yourself

@srkn5721 6 лет назад

Jeffrey Meeks It’s the RU-vid comment section. You should expect to see bad things.

@DeathPenguin1000 7 лет назад

Always have liked him but damn, I have a new level of respect for Bismack. Hope he keeps doing his thing.

@Kingelow1 7 лет назад

Bismack mwana mboka 👏🏿

@malikmccauley458 7 лет назад

Props to Melo for directing this. Hope he does many more

@gtnew 7 лет назад

Biyombo is up there with Tristan Thompson as the top rebounder in the NBA. Much respect to him for giving back to his community.

@Sovereign237 7 лет назад

gabe newland Tristan Thompson is no where near one of the best rebounder in the NBA he was getting out rebounded by curry the entire finals

@TheRealJuiceTv 6 лет назад

Ya steff out rebounded him ..

@pedrosalazar6310 6 лет назад

Tristian Thompson can’t rebound for shit

@leeboz6771 7 лет назад

Man, Much respect and love for Bismack and congo. Him and Ibaka should team up and aid Congo to the best of their abilities.

@Thegoatt84 6 лет назад

Lee Boz they are actually from two different countries... DRC and Congo Brazzaville.

@ksalanpang 7 лет назад

this guy got passion in the league, always find to watch him

@daimonperez5571 7 лет назад

When you get up reach down your hand and bring someone up too . That is Black Power.....

@A3W 7 лет назад

biyombo - kendrick lamar

@Gigahertzzz 7 лет назад

I got to meet Biz a couple of years ago, he's a really down to earth guy and very respected. I respect him even more for what he's doing in his country.

@roxabella10 7 лет назад

Congo is one of if not the richest country in the world. Don't get it twisted, all these western countries are to blame for how we are now...

@joelee3917 6 лет назад

what the fuck are you talking about

@giggs112008 6 лет назад

Testify....

@sbakernyc5761 6 лет назад

"All of these" western countries are not to blame for Congos situation. Most of it is because of Belgium and France...there is also some blame that needs to be placed on corrupt Congolese politicians

@jahbless4ever 6 лет назад

Pikachu exactly! Congo is full of natural resources. Colonialism, corruption in politics n greed played a role in stifling the people of Congo, but I trust God will bring a change to the country very soon. The people of Congo are a special group of people.

@dax421 6 лет назад

slave trader you fool,before colonisation African countries were perfectly fine and had strong civilisations that’s why when slave trade began African countries willingly sold of slaves cause they knew what they were doing. It wasn’t until after the British empire started trying to take resources too that they got conquered and after the empire collapsed they had no idea what to do. Why? BECAUSE OF WESTERN COUNTRIES

@willneverstop 7 лет назад

that african bounce is real

@sever427 4 года назад

On god

@xwers1234 7 лет назад

Love from Toronto, keep being a great person, #WeTheNorth

@ecclairmayo4153 6 лет назад

These players from the Congo are gorgeous!

@Skobie1kanobie 7 лет назад

could they give him a smaller chair? coliseum video though, much respect

@itr0863 7 лет назад

haha i had to look back in the vid, little stool.

@TheBrandon9009 7 лет назад

That Kyle Lowry reference tho😂😂😂

@hueyfreeman4922 7 лет назад

These guys and girls from CONGO are NICE. I also didn't know that the Congolese speak French

@roxabella10 7 лет назад

Kevan Mageean yes it's one of our four official languages

@kevinyt9783 7 лет назад

Great story. Melo should retire from basketball and spend more time on great videos like this.

@Jack-hx3qv 7 лет назад

Hopefully he get's out of that contract with that agent

@mohammedraheef1415 7 лет назад

If you saw serge's documentary than like this one too

@Tabbitt 7 лет назад

Miss Bismack in Toronto 😰

@joaopedrotoledo6550 7 лет назад

I love african french,for me its so much easier to understand they speak more slowly

@hezekiahwilliams7293 7 лет назад

wow great story and good work its always good to give back

@bilalksidd 7 лет назад

Fan favorite in Canada. #WeTheNorth

@edwardeddie2739 5 лет назад

As a Congolese kid who has never been to Congo and grew up in different countries and now live in United States I'm proud of what you're doing and respect bro I just keep it up

@amaanreer5311 7 лет назад

We miss you on the raptors.

@volgg 4 года назад

I highly respect Bismack and Serge because of their status and wealth they got from NBA, they always try to give back and try their best to make things better in their home country.

@kwii22789 7 лет назад

Carmelo Anthony was an executive producer on this? :o

@aaronstringer3242 7 лет назад

I saw that too lol. ...?

@Sixtus62 7 лет назад

qdp612 I don't think it's just this particular video, but for vice sports.

@Jake-ku1rw 7 лет назад

That dunk contest at the end was 10x better than the NBA one this year

@RickSuaz 7 лет назад

this guy is moving his people towards, this man has a golden soul.

@kromezer28 7 лет назад

Mad respect to Bismack I hope others can learn from him and give back to 3rd world countries in the future

@abadullah9422 6 лет назад

So nobody saw the kid flick off the camera at 0:13

@jinglejoe502 7 лет назад

Shout out to Melo for the production. This is some quality stuff man. I didn't know Biyombo and Ibaka share similar background but Biz is a class act for this