The 2024 NBA Draft presented a unique challenge due to the lack of consensus among prospects, complicating predictions. The Charlotte Hornets chose Tidjane Salaun, a promising French wing, with the sixth overall pick, banking on his athleticism and versatility to enhance their existing roster of elite scorers.
Salaun, a skilled young player, stands at 6-foot-10 and has shown significant growth in height and skill over recent years. He possesses a well-rounded game, capable of scoring from various positions on the court, particularly excelling in explosive plays typical for a forward, as noted in Draft Digest’s scouting report.
As the Hornets aim to regain their competitive edge and potentially qualify for the play-in tournament, much attention will be on how much playing time Salaun receives during his rookie season. The team will kick off the 2024-25 season, marking the beginning of the Salaun era, with a matchup against the Houston Rockets on October 23, featuring a lineup of young talents including Reed Sheppard, Jalen Green, and Alperen Sengun.
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NBA Rookie Cody Williams of the Utah Jazz Has a Unique Tilt in the Early 2024–2025 Season.
As part of the NBA Cup, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz will square off. This will be our first glimpse of Cody and Jalen Williams competing against one another to start a sibling rivalry.
The NBA schedule for the 2024-25 season has been unveiled, allowing fans to plan for the most exciting matchups and key dates to enjoy top-tier basketball.
One notable game related to the 2024 NBA Draft will occur early in the season during the league’s second annual NBA Cup, previously known as the in-season tournament. On December 3, the Oklahoma City Thunder will face off against the Utah Jazz.
This matchup is particularly intriguing as it features a strong team against a roster filled with rookies, marking the first meeting between brothers Jalen and Cody Williams at the professional level. The Utah Jazz selected Cody, a one-and-done player from Colorado, with the No. 10 pick in the draft. Once considered a potential top pick, he still secured a lottery selection, similar to his brother, who was drafted two spots later in 2022.
As fans anticipate the performance of the 19-year-old Cody, Jalen has praised his athleticism, which he believes will be crucial in the NBA. “He was the better athlete growing up, even though we’re that many years apart. It sucks — he grew faster and didn’t have an awkward phase. He just got more athletic. He was faster and stronger at every stage,” Jalen Williams remarked about his younger brother.
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