A look back at the XXL performances of the NBA Frenchies last night! Sarr and Coulibaly incandescent despite the defeat, the young Blues…
Despite a heavy defeat conceded by the Washington Wizards against the Miami Heat (118-98), Saturday evening was marked by the remarkable performances of the two French players from the American capital. In the wake of their compatriots who shine match after match on the NBA floors, Alexandre Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly took advantage of this meeting to confirm the extent of their talent and their rise in power.
Sarr sets a new personal best
At the age of 19, the “rookie” Alexandre Sarr signed the best performance of his young career in the NBA. The Wizards’ interior finished the game with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks, all in just 24 minutes on the floor. A statistical line which testifies to the impact of the Frenchman on both sides of the pitch.
Hyperactive in defense with his 4 blocks, some of which were spectacular against experienced opponents, Sarr also shone with his offensive skill, converting 7 of his 10 shooting attempts. Enough to delight his coach despite the defeat.
Alexandre progresses from match to match. He has enormous potential and he works hard every day to realize it. This evening he showed us some very beautiful things. This is promising for the future.
A member of the Wizards staff
Coulibaly continue son ascension
At the same time, his compatriot Bilal Coulibaly confirmed that he will also have to be counted on in the years to come. For his second NBA season, the 20-year-old winger already displays a disconcerting maturity as evidenced by his 22 points at 8/12 shooting and 8 rebounds in 33 minutes face au Heat.
An XXL performance against a big name from the Eastern Conference, which follows several big performances in recent weeks. Proof that the native of Montfermeil is clearly gaining momentum and is already establishing himself as an important element of the Wizards’ rotation.
The future looks bright for the Blues in the NBA
If Washington was unable to avoid defeat despite the performances of its two French nuggets, there is no doubt that the Wizards can be optimistic for the future. With these promising young players who are progressing visibly and a Victor Wembanyama who could arrive in the NBA in a few months, the future looks bright for France on the American courts.
The Frenchies are already at the top of the rankings of the best players in the league, like the phenomenon The animal who dominates the debates among the rookies or even Rudy Gobert et Evan Fournierinstalled among the elite in their position. Without forgetting the emergence of very promising young talents across the four corners of the country, from Bourg-en-Bresse to Levallois via Cholet or ASVEL.
While Team USA faces the challenge of renewing its aging executives, the French team has something to look forward to with serenity thanks to this golden generation which is blossoming before our eyes. Rich pool, quality training, exposure in the Euroleague then in the NBA… All the lights are green for French basketball to shine brightly in the years to come, on both sides of the Atlantic. What is there to dream of a first title for the Blues at the Paris Games in 2024?
