NBA center Bismack Biyombo has collapsed on the sideline during an Oklahoma City Thunder game.

The 31-year-old fell backward and was caught by a teammate during the first quarter of the Thunder’s 128-120 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

NBA star Bismack Biyombo appeared to collapse on the sideline on Wednesday. Credit: Getty

The center fell backward into a teammate during a first-quarter timeout. Credit: NBA

Teammates crowded around the star who was able to reach the locker room under his own steam. Credit: NBA
Biyombo, who started the game on the bench, was congratulating teammates during a timeout when the incident occurred.

He was instantly tended to by Thunder medical staff, who fetched a wheelchair from the locker room.

The 6-foot-8 center was able to stand up on his own and made his way off the court unattended.

“Prayers up man,” wrote one concerned fan on X, as footage of the fall quickly went viral.

“Terrifying! Hopefully it’s nothing too serious,” said another.

Biyombo was cleared of any “serious medical issue” by the physicians, per Bally Sports Oklahoma sideline reporter Nick Gallo.

He did not return to the game after the incident at the Moda Center.

“He’s fine. He just fainted, basically,” Thunder coach Mark Daigneault told reporters following the game.

“He was in the locker room at halftime laughing and joking.”

Biyombo was a first-round pick for the Sacramento Kings in 2011.

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A 13-year veteran of the league, he only joined the Thunder last month after leaving the Memphis Grizzlies.

Throughout his long NBA career, the Congolese center has appeared in over 830 games and averages 5.1 points and 5.9 rebounds per contest.