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I’m the Congo-born NBA player who just played in three games in less than 24 hours

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In an era of load management, meet the man who never rests.

Meet Oscar Tshiebwe.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 02: Oscar Tshiebwe #34 of the Utah Jazz shoots over Karlo Matkovic #17 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of a game at Delta Center on March 02, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
Tshiebwe played in two Utah Jazz games and one Salt Lake City Stars game in less than 24 hours
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The Utah Jazz big man just finished playing in three professional basketball games in a span of 24 hours.

On Sunday, Tshiebwe played in the Jazz’s 128-121 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, where he recorded his first career double-double and career-highs in scoring and rebounds.

He finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

The next day, on Monday, Tshiebwe played in the Jazz’s G League’s team, the Salt Lake City Stars, and helped lead them to a 130-127 victory over the Iowa Wolves.

Tshiebwe exploded for 21 points and an absurd 30 rebounds.

Later that day, Tshiebwe was back in a Jazz uniform.

Hours later, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Jazz 134-106, where Tshiebwe recorded one point and three rebounds in the contest

It was a full 24 hours filled with nothing but basketball.

The Congo-born native went undrafted in the 2023 draft out of Kentucky, when he signed with the Indiana Pacers and its G League affiliate, the Indiana Mad Ants.

Since then, he had found his way to Utah and apparently hasn’t stopped playing basketball since the moment he arrived.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MARCH 03:  Oscar Tshiebwe #44 of the Salt Lake City Stars goes up for the lay-up against the Iowa Wolves at the Delta Center on March 03, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
Tshiebwe has dominated for the Salt Lake City Stars
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Tshiebwe has spent time between the Jazz and the Stars
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Tshiebwe has spent the season going from the Jazz to the Stars, after having signed a two-way contract with the NBA franchise in August.

The two-year pro has played in 7 games with the Jazz, averaging 5.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 0.4 assists.

With the Stars, Tshiebwe has played in 16 games, averaging 14.4 points, 17.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists.

He has been paired with former All-NBA and league MVP candidate Isaiah Thomas, to form a dominant 1-2 punch.

In a time when a lot of superstars miss a handful of games every year, it’s refreshing to see a guy play basketball at every possible opportunity.

Keep hooping Tshiebwe.

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