Biyombo is in a slightly different circumstance than other centers looking to acquire large contracts in the wake of a skyrocketing salary cap.
Biyombo has not been a starter for a team in 3 seasons. He was originally drafted 7th overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2011, but was traded on draft day to Charlotte. He spent two seasons as their primary starter at center.
He began coming off the bench in 2013, and that’s where he has stayed in recent years. He started to get more recognition around the league for his fantastic defensive ability this past season in Toronto as Jonas Valanciunas’ backup.