The Charlotte Hornets have the ultimate mystery in their newest rookie Tidjane Salaün. The Hornets seem to be excited about their 6th overall pick, but they’re also aware he’s a work in progress. Salaün showed flashes of his potential during the Summer League, posting a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double in just 17 minutes against the Denver Nuggets. However, as expected with a young prospect, he still looked extremely raw at times.
Tidjane Salaun as a 10pt 10reb double double in only 17 minutes of play.
pic.twitter.com/GybmMRO7l1— James Plowright (@British_Buzz) July 17, 2024Salaün acknowledged at media day that defense will be his quickest path to earning consistent minutes.