Eye of the Tiger: The Tidjane Salaun Thread

Robot Rock · Post #561 » by **Robot Rock** » Fri Nov 1, 2024 7:25 pm

He has no hops but he displays effort on both ends, which sets him apart from two-thirds of the league, and his outside shot's better than I expected in June.

Post #562 » by **yosemiteben** » Fri Nov 1, 2024 7:58 pm

I agree that the lack of vertical athleticism is really striking. Fortunately he has solid length and strength so I'm not sure it'll be a limiter long term, but he doesn't seem like he's going to be regularly dunking on people or going up to catch lobs.

Liver_Pooty · Post #563 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Fri Nov 1, 2024 8:06 pm

Did he participate at the combine? Genuinely curious what his measured vert is

Liver_Pooty · Post #564 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Fri Nov 1, 2024 8:37 pm

Liver_Pooty wrote:Did he participate at the combine? Genuinely curious what his measured vert is

Found it. 33 inches.

JustBuzzin · Post #565 » by **JustBuzzin** » Fri Nov 1, 2024 8:54 pm

Liver_Pooty wrote:
Liver_Pooty wrote:Did he participate at the combine? Genuinely curious what his measured vert is

Found it. 33 inches.

Mine is 35 inches. 8-)

JMAC3 · Post #566 » by **JMAC3** » Fri Nov 1, 2024 9:12 pm

I am not all that worried about Salaun's athleticism. Europe doesn't put a big focus on developing that, they are far more skill focused.

Also, the European combine and USA combine measurements results when compared made no sense.

For Example
Salaun 6' 8.75'' with 7' 1.5'' wingspan'.. showed up wit standing reach of 9' 2'
Sarr 6' 11.75'' with 7' 4.25'' wingspan... showed up with standing reach of 9' 2''

So Sarr is 3 inches taller, with 3 more inches on wingspan but had the same standing reach. It makes no sense.

Sarr had 37 inch Vert, Salaun 33 inch Vert.

Aka a lot of guys tanked their reach measurements to make Vert look good.. Salaun one of the few who didn't so it makes his number look worse on paper.

Liver_Pooty · Post #567 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Fri Nov 1, 2024 9:18 pm

JustBuzzin wrote:
Liver_Pooty wrote:
Liver_Pooty wrote:Did he participate at the combine? Genuinely curious what his measured vert is

Found it. 33 inches.

Mine is 35 inches.

Mines like 12

wilson115 · Post #568 » by **wilson115** » Fri Nov 1, 2024 9:37 pm

Showing promise on defense and passing (3 assists vs the Raptors) so far, and also some flashes of leaping ability from earlier.

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Post #569 » by **yosemiteben** » Fri Nov 1, 2024 9:51 pm

Liver_Pooty wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:
Liver_Pooty wrote:
Found it. 33 inches.

Mine is 35 inches.

Mines like 12

I'm sure SWedd will be along any minute, this is like his bat signal

SWedd523 · Post #570 » by **SWedd523** » Fri Nov 1, 2024 9:56 pm

yosemiteben wrote:
Liver_Pooty wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:Mine is 35 inches.

Mines like 12

I'm sure SWedd will be along any minute, this is like his bat signal

it's my way to communicate with Slam

Liver_Pooty · Post #571 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Fri Nov 1, 2024 10:04 pm

yosemiteben wrote:
Liver_Pooty wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:Mine is 35 inches.

Mines like 12

I'm sure SWedd will be along any minute, this is like his bat signal

Lol

Post #572 » by **fatlever** » Fri Nov 1, 2024 10:08 pm

took swedd 5 mintues from post to response lol. "bat" signal
penis

SWedd523 · Post #573 » by **SWedd523** » Fri Nov 1, 2024 10:20 pm

fatlever wrote:took swedd 5 mintues from post to response lol. "bat" signal
penis

KembaWalker · Post #574 » by **KembaWalker** » Fri Nov 1, 2024 10:31 pm

JMAC3 wrote:I am not all that worried about Salaun's athleticism. Europe doesn't put a big focus on developing that, they are far more skill focused.

Also, the European combine and USA combine measurements results when compared made no sense.

For Example
Salaun 6' 8.75'' with 7' 1.5'' wingspan'.. showed up wit standing reach of 9' 2'
Sarr 6' 11.75'' with 7' 4.25'' wingspan... showed up with standing reach of 9' 2''

So Sarr is 3 inches taller, with 3 more inches on wingspan but had the same standing reach. It makes no sense.

Sarr had 37 inch Vert, Salaun 33 inch Vert.

Aka a lot of guys tanked their reach measurements to make Vert look good.. Salaun one of the few who didn't so it makes his number look worse on paper.

ive never seen Sarr play but i can tell you watching Salaun play that he jumps like he's got lead boots on

Post #575 » by **fatlever** » Fri Nov 1, 2024 10:35 pm

it feels like he has a negative vertical

wilson115 · Post #576 » by **wilson115** » Sat Nov 2, 2024 12:22 am

First trey in:

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wilson115 · Post #577 » by **wilson115** » Sat Nov 2, 2024 1:45 am

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Post #578 » by **yosemiteben** » Sat Nov 2, 2024 2:01 am

The thing I've been most surprised by is his rebounding. He's a difference maker on the boards when he's playing.

JustBuzzin · Post #579 » by **JustBuzzin** » Sat Nov 2, 2024 3:53 am

yosemiteben wrote:The thing I've been most surprised by is his rebounding. He's a difference maker on the boards when he's playing.

He's gonna bring energy every night so the rebounds are not a surprise. That 3pt shot is what has me believing in this kid. A big who can stretch the floor is huge. I think if Mark can get on the court and stay healthy those 2 are gonna fit well together in the future.

Post #580 » by **Diop** » Sat Nov 2, 2024 4:50 am

I’ve been impressed with his defense. For a guy with a lot to learn he’s held his own well.

Boston tested him tonight and he didn’t look stupid