By Pierre-Andréa Fraile | Sports journalist
Best French player in the league since the start of the season, Bilal Coulibaly confirmed this status this Wednesday, against Atlanta. Author of his career record in scoring with 27 points, the young French winger once again impressed a renowned American journalist.
After a timid first outing against Boston (8 points, 1/2 shooting), few observers saw him taking such a trajectory. From, Bilal Coulibaly has however decided to panic the counters for its second season only in NBA. Over the last three matches, he has posted averages of 22.3 points, 59.5% shooting and 42.1% from 3 points, all proof of his importance in the team’s attack. Wizards.
Behind Jordan Poole, the 20-year-old French winger – it should be remembered – therefore asserts himself as the second offensive option for his team. All while also proving valuable on the other side of the field. Indeed, despite tough defensive missions against the best opposing players, he continues to shine in this sector. This was also the case this Wednesday, during the reception of the Hawks.
Zach Lowe excited by Bilal Coulibaly’s start to the season
Once again starting for this meeting, Coulibaly greatly contributed to the great victory of his franchise (133-120). His performance, symbolized by a career record in scoring with 27 points, was therefore logically welcomed from all sides in the United States. Including by famous former ESPN reporter Zach Lowe, who shared on X the excellent impression that Bilal has left on him in recent hours:
Zach Lowe : The Wizards must be over the moon seeing Coulibaly’s level at the start of the season. He shoots 3-pointers with conviction, he attacks the rim well, he leads the attack in sequences — and he even defended well on Trae Young in two consecutive matches. Certainly, Trae blackened the stats sheet this (Wednesday) evening, but he had to tear himself away for everything. And he finished at 2/15 in the last match against Washington.
Regardless of the field, the international tricolor has caught the eye of the American insider until now. An observation that also applies to the Wiz’ stars themselves, as evidenced by the Instagram story published in parallel by Kyle Kuzma:
Kyle Kuzma : Bilal becomes very strong very quickly
Whether in defense or attack, Bilal Coulibaly has been shining since the restart and has established himself as one of the key elements of the Wizards. Enough to attract the compliments of Zach Lowe, who is likely to follow the rest of his season with great attention.
