By Mathieu S. | NBA Editor
Used to coming off the bench since the start of the pre-season, Tidjane Salaün was the full starter to face the Knicks this Tuesday evening. A first big test for the Frenchman, and we can say that he succeeded in his mission perfectly.
While there is a lot of talk about LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller at the Hornets at the dawn of this new season, fans also hope that Tidjane Salaün will achieve something very interesting for his rookie campaign. The Frenchman was selected in the top 10 of the draft NBA last June, and it’s certainly not for nothing.
Tidjane Salaün continues to enjoy with the Hornets
Very interesting with his shoot in this pre-season, we can say that Salaün is one of the satisfactions in Charlotte in recent weeks. There are things to correct obviously, but we understand why the supporters are enthusiastic. That shouldn’t change with his performance against the Knicks this Tuesday evening.
5th overall pick Tidjane Salaun ties it up with the tough floater!
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As we can see, the Frenchman once again made the difference against the Knicks, and even at the end of the match. What’s special about him? He started alongside the stars, and finished with 13 points on 5/13 shooting, in addition to 8 rebounds. A real good match for Salaün, who could find a place in the 5 major very quickly if Charles Lee, his coach, appreciated his prowess.
Lots of reactions on the X network as usual, with fans won over by the Frenchman’s performance. The best is yet to come in North Carolina.
@FanOfHomeState : “Tidjane Salaün is part of the future with the Hornets. If he starts to score his three points with the starters and can become the fourth scorer, and he knows how to defend and take rebounds… There is no reason why he shouldn’t be a starter! I’m glad coach Lee decided to start him tonight. That says a lot about his training. »
@ChaHornetsOnly : “Tre Mann and Tidjane Salaün were really impressive. »
@esidery : “The Hornets placed Tidjane Salaün in the starting 5 tonight. The Charlotte rookie continues to turn heads with his shooting development and energy on both ends of the court. »
No doubt, Tidjane Salaün is scoring points for the Hornets with this pre-season. It’s not impossible for him to be in the 5 major over time, especially when we see his talent. Between the supporters or even the coach, Charles Lee, everyone is under the spell.
