Last season, just before the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Clippers decided to move on from center Mo Bamba. In a deal with the Utah Jazz, the Clippers acquired Drew Eubanks and veteran guard Patty Mills, while Utah received Bamba, a future second-round pick, and cash considerations.

However, Bamba’s stint with the Jazz didn’t even begin. Surprisingly, Utah waived him the very next day. The period was already difficult for Bamba, but a close friend unintentionally made things worse. During his time with the Clippers, Bamba took a jibe at Joel Embiid over not playing back-to-back games .

Speaking on a Twitch live stream, Bamba shared that during that uncertain week, when he was trying to figure out his next destination, his friend Sean sent him an unemployment link.

“ I waived from

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