Eye of the Tiger: The Tidjane Salaun Thread

[Liver_Pooty]

He is now 19, the age of the guys who just got drafted after no their freshman year. I'm not surprised he looks better now!

Hes the same exact age as Kon. They were born 7 days apart.

Yeah, I think it was overlooked somewhat just how young he was when he came over. Basically a kid.

Still is. Except he’s a very muscular kid now.

[JMAC3]

His length is starting to show on drives, his 7-2 wingspan sometimes makes his drives to the basket look basic but it just shows how difficult it is for smaller players to contest him at times because he is just bigger than his defender.

[Bassman]

I’ve always felt one of the key measures for potential is how much growth you see in a player between his rookie and year 2 seasons. By the end of year 1, rookies have gotten a good dose of what it takes to succeed in this league. How much work do they put in during the offseason to condition their bodies, refine skills, get better and start contributing? Almost as important is the jump between years 2 & 3.

Tiddy, keep showing us fhis. I’ve griped about this kid as much as anyone, but I also said I was pulling for him to succeed. We really need him to become a solid contributor, because can’t afford to have a 6th pick crash and burn. Hes a great kid by all accounts, works his butt off, and I love that in a player.

[fatlever]

he'll be in the rotation, no matter what, as backup pf, for at least first 20 games, until grant is back.

[Liver_Pooty]

he'll be in the rotation, no matter what, as backup pf, for at least first 20 games, until grant is back.

Could see him play some small ball center as well occasionally.

[EmpireFalls]

Watching #23 overall Asa Newell right now for the Hawks and he looks like a better Salaun. More fluid, quicker processing and reactivity, just a better player.