[Saba Sports News] Bilal Coulibaly, perhaps the SpongeBob SquarePants of the NBA, made an intriguing revelation during his recent interview at the Washington Wizards’ training camp. He candidly disclosed that he currently lacks a driver’s license, making it a bit challenging for him to get around.
He expressed, ‘I can’t freely move about because I haven’t obtained my driver’s license yet.’ He further explained, ‘I used to rely on subways, which was more convenient. However, here in Washington, that’s not an option. Thankfully, my teammates are always there to assist me when I need transportation.’
Coulibaly does have some valid reasons for not having a driver’s license. He is only 19 years old and hails from France, where he previously used subways for commuting. Additionally, in today’s era, having a driver’s license is not an absolute necessity with services like Lyft and Uber readily available, not to mention helpful teammates.
Washington has high hopes for the 6-foot-6 forward, as he was the 7th overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft and previously played alongside Victor Wembanyama for Metroplitans 92 in France. However, the team won’t be expecting him to be the designated chauffeur, considering his lack of a driver’s license (similar to another professional athlete).