Tidjane Salaün has had the opportunity to log significant minutes with the Charlotte Hornets, and coach Charles Lee can see improvement with the sixth pick to start the season.
Salaün is averaging three points, four rebounds and one assist on 25% shooting from the field, including 22.2% from 3-point range, in nine appearances. He registered a season-high nine points, six rebounds and one assist on Nov. 1 in a loss at home against the Boston Celtics.
The Frenchman recently started two games for the Hornets, totaling four points, 16 rebounds and three assists in those contests.