On a personal level, Victor Wembanyama is performing in his first season in the NBA. But number 1 in the Draft cannot really count on a Spurs team that is up to the task as one might have feared. Thus, the French giant confided that it would be wise to call on his young compatriot Sidy Cissoko.
Victor Wembanyama does not disappoint. For a first season in NBA, the French phenomenon displays simply exceptional statistics. This may even be a miracle as his team of Spurs is in difficulty. Last in the West, the men of Gregg Popovich will not see the play-offs this year. To prepare for the future, Victor Wembanyama therefore advises integrating the young Sidy Cissoko.
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“I would really like to see him play in the NBA soon”
Despite a few appearances in NBA, Sidy Cissoko evolves most of the time in G League. The Frenchman, 44th in the Draftcan count on the support of Victor Wembanyama who pleads to see him in NBA. “It’s nice to see his evolution over the year, but also over the course of his life. He’s someone I’ve known for a very long time and who has an atypical background. It’s nice to see French people gaining strength like that, especially when it’s with us. And I would love to see him play in the NBA soon,” Wemby said. Sidy Cissoko chomping at the bit.
“You have to be patient”
“They told me to be patient. There’s no need to rush, I’ll have my chance. Being here allows for more reps. I know if I stay in San Antonio all year, I’ll play 20 games at most. That’s not what they want for me. They want me to play, to have fun. Even if it’s frustrating, even if sometimes you think you can play with Spurs, you have to be patient,” he recently confided. Sidy Cissoko. His turn will come.
2024-03-27 14:05:33
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