On this evening dominated by the announcement of the probable departure of Klay Thompson from the Warriors, a much more discreet announcement took place. The one that makes the young Frenchman Lucas Dufeal (Vichy-Clermont) a Kings player for the Summer League 2024. That’s breaking news that breaks.
He had not withdrawn his name from the Draft, and his insistence will have paid off. No guaranteed contract for Lucas, but the young player from Vichy-Clermont will have the opportunity on Saturday evening to show himself during the highly anticipated (we swear it is) California Classic Summer League, the traditional first summer competition, reserved for rookies and contract hunters.
Vichy’s Lucas Dufeal has agreed to join the Sacramento Kings for the California Classic Summer League, I’m told.
The 6’8” Martinican forward brings an enticing combination of length, fluid mobility, athletic pop (42 dunks), rim-protection (10+ BLK%), and quick playmaking reads.
— Jon Chepkevich (@JonChep) June 29, 2024
In his first match, he will also face two French players, since Mohamed Diarra and Armel Traoré are part of the Angelino group for the Summer League, a sort of Kobe/Gasol tandem that is a bit Gen Z.
Lulu’s chance to shine, perhaps the only one before making the Los Angeles – Auvergne trip, perhaps the worst trip in the world when you think about it. In any case, I can’t wait to see all these little Frenchies at work, and why not learn some good news between two or three purges!
2024-06-29 22:58:00
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