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.

[yosemiteben]

I'm very encouraged by what I'm seeing in Salaun. He seems to be using his size well and to make decisions much more quickly. Really hoping he continues to develop.

Read on Twitter

[EmpireFalls]

That was possibly the worst 15 minutes a pro basketball player has put on film this season. Absolutely horrific cameo

[fatlever]

That was possibly the worst 15 minutes a pro basketball player has put on film this season. Absolutely horrific cameo

Tre mann would like to throw his name in the conversation but not his thread....

Sadly there are no realistic options other than him at this point unless we want to get absolutely smashed on the glass by playing smaller. But the way sion boxes out, maybe we could get away with him at the four.

For everyone game tiddy plays well he has two or three of the games like last night.

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[JDR720]

He's a pretty good rebounder. His offensive role needs to be as simple as possible since he just doesn't process things quickly. I think he should bulk up and be a C.

[NCHeels2008]

He's a pretty good rebounder. His offensive role needs to be as simple as possible since he just doesn't process things quickly. I think he should bulk up and be a C.

Bruno Cabloco route?

[EmpireFalls]

Just 5 minutes tonight… Liam preferred in the rotation… in a game where we desperately lacked size and needed 6’9” guys to get in front of Paolo/Franz/Carter.

#notgood

[Liver_Pooty]

Just 5 minutes tonight… Liam preferred in the rotation… in a game where we desperately lacked size and needed 6’9” guys to get in front of Paolo/Franz/Carter.

#notgood

Liam has the potential to be a top 6 ish player out of this draft

[fatlever]

Just 5 minutes tonight… Liam preferred in the rotation… in a game where we desperately lacked size and needed 6’9” guys to get in front of Paolo/Franz/Carter.

#notgood

Liam has the potential to be a top 6 ish player out of this draft

i dont see that at all, but he's young, maybe top 15-20. too many good players in draft.

[fatlever]

tiddy just cant be in the rotation this year. he just cant.

[amcoolio]

If he doesn't get it by the end of the year, cut him. Sorry but other young guys deserve more minutes

[Diop]

Hopefully he goes to D league once Grant is back.

[SWedd523]

Just 5 minutes tonight… Liam preferred in the rotation… in a game where we desperately lacked size and needed 6’9” guys to get in front of Paolo/Franz/Carter.

#notgood

Liam has the potential to be a top 6 ish player out of this draft

That is a bold statement

[Liver_Pooty]

Picked up his option today

[EmpireFalls]

Picked up his option today

Horrendous decision. Complete joke. He’s not a professional level player and we’ve committed to giving him $8m to play basketball for us next season.