Most second-round picks in the NBA often spend some time in the G-League before making an appearance in the NBA. But after lighting it up in the summer league and preseason, the Thunder’s second-round pick from Kentucky, Hamidou Diallo, may have already earned a spot in the rotation.
Diallo came to camp as a raw prospect with plenty of athleticism. Although there’s a lot of potential to fulfill, he’s used what he has now to make an impact on every part of the game. And his performances in games and practices has caught the eyes of his teammates.