Tidjane Salaun Scouting Report | 2024 NBA Draft Breakdowns

Tidjane Salaun is one of the 2024 Draft's biggest wild cards. He's 6'10 with enticing off ball scoring, defensive and movement upside and improved over the season. But struggles in consistency and application are apparent and being a likely project makes his stock quite volatile.
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[@gregbors8364]

Tidjane Salaun is by far one of the 2024 NBA draft prospects

[@chicity1625]

😂

[@ghettogov6161]

🤔 31 likes?😂

[@jd3thegreat]

😂

[@chriskeesee7508]

So basically his area of improvement is basketball

[@siphonn1354]

He’s a project

[@AllDay3004]

@@siphonn1354 Bruno Caboclo vibes. Years away from being years away

[@marqchaney]

correct

[@tommyharper126]

Josh Giddey all over again 😂

[@look_at_kai]

@@AllDay3004three years away from being three years away

[@Keev0ut]

What shocked me the most when i saw him playing in Cholet was his energy. From the start to the last minute he is running non stop, at 200%. Big big stamina. I'm super excited to watch his rookie season in NBA

[@zdiii3795]

Sound like the next kelly oubre

[@jd3thegreat]

Have fun watching him in the G League

[@ocdshaggy]

i recently found your channel and I'm impressed with the quality of videos and the reports. I've been waiting for this one. Keep up the great work.💯

[@maybesomaybeno]

get ready to learn bojangles

[@aimassistxg8943]

Haha

[@efrainsierra4991]

Underrated comment

[@joellashby339]

I see the vision pairing a guy like this with talent like lamelo will bring out the best of him. He seems like a player that knows where to be, on boards and as a lob threat, and if he can develop to an even bigger role for the hornets that would be amazing

[@kobyz21]

Crazy 9'2" standing reach, that gives him the opportunity to play in the future as a modern 5

[@brandonb.1386]

How does a guy who's 6'9 with a 7'2 wingspan and a 9'2 standing reach only block 8 shots in 33 games..?? Against below-the-rim European players no less. That's a huge red flag in itself. Between that and his horrible awareness on the defensive end, kid is just not a good defender imo. Likely never will be.

[@reubenc4223]

FIRST - 34 SECS AGO WAS UPLOADED LOL. WE LOVE YOUR CONTENT KEANDRE

[@tlxxlt4745]

this is going to feed families

[@wylan3322]

Using that nudy instrumental in the highlights = instant sub

[@jarrod1766]

I think the drafting team should stash him for at least a year if possible. I dont see him as even being close to ready right now even on a bad team

[@xParaLyZe]

Doesn't stashing only work if there's a team willing to play him overseas?

[@brandonb.1386]

this kid is nonwehre He might even need to be stashed for a couple years... This kid is nowhere near ready to compete at the NBA level.

[@rilesw7576]

Man he looks rough.

[@brandonb.1386]

This kid is such a project. He's so raw, it almost looks like he just started playing basketball or something. His defense is terrible and his bball IQ is almost nonexistent. Really hope the Spurs don't fall for this fool's gold with the 8th pick.

[@Chris10110]

🙏🏻

[@KamuiProductsInc]

I PRAY my spurs dont draft him. I hope the FO doesnt take the bait on just any player solely because theyre french this dude is ass 😭

[@Popovich4President]

Nah we are drafting him

[@RighteousRhythm]

I would rather the spurs take Cody Williams or Devin Carter at 8.

[@TheRodo92]

Tell me you never saw him play while not telling me so challenge ?

[@brianmcmahan6719]

To keep it going... get ready to learn chicken supremes combo...extra seasoning on fries

[@RedCupNews]

Get ready to learn Charlotte Hornet buddy

[@JayDee-b5u]

He looks like a baller! Excited to see him play.

[@ghettogov6161]

O.2 blocks with a 9 .2 reach is crazy in the worst way 😂

[@Coldestaevadoit]

How many times is he going to get called for hanging on the rim

[@Lawnmeadow]

Thank you for this. Welcome to Charlotte

[@nhbgfvfcxcfvfgbhnjm8529]

10:27 I don`t think that finishing is harder in the nba alot of Europeans that struggled with finishing in Europe improved in the NBA because of the Defensive 3 Second Rule

[@xySlickyx]

Kelel Ware next 🙏🏾

[@CarolinaSportz]

Welcome to Charlotte!!!

[@rini214]

Been waiting for this one

[@d-johns22]

I thought you forgot to change the birthday from Nikola Topic, but it turns out they were born on the same day.

[@andweback7759]

you really meant it when you said its going up right after the pod with vecenie

[@mikiec125]

I think he thrive in a JEFF green/Obi toppin/Aaron Gordan Tobias Harris type of big. He'd work well with other tweeners.

[@slim7934]

I’ve been waiting for this…

[@Osogrande86]

Hornets taking a big swing on drafting Salaun. Very raw with a nice upside. Development coaches are going to have to work overtime with him. Good thing we suck and can afford to give him time to grow because he will not have any effect on us winning games this year.

[@nineteenct]

Somebody need to sign the young king Keandre man.

[@revolvernyce6555]

That’s a double edged sword lol. We wouldn’t be able to get these scouting reports anymore. Wish the best for him though.

[@darrenmccray7427]

This might be a solid addition with how he cuts to the basket with a healthy Melo and Miller in the backcourt.

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Tidjane Salaun needs time to develop and go to a place like Utah, San Antonio, OKC or Miami that have great structure in developing players. Patience is a virtue. Salaun is better at power forward I feel.

[@jd3thegreat]

How you feel about him going to Charlotte?

[@KD_SWAGGER]

@@jd3thegreat Not crazy about it to be honest. I would have drafted someone else.

[@barkleychristopher88]

He's one hell of a Boom or Bust, but with the right development? Hes got a CRAZY high ceiling! Theres a few teams I wouldnt mind seeing him on!

[@jd3thegreat]

Idk about a crazy high ceiling but his ceiling is a high level starter

[@gobby1706]

This is legit Arby’s Poku

[@AB-sw4kb]

Checker's Kevin Knox

[@nolanrussell6326]

Could you do Zach Edey next?

[@coachbilly6058]

Let’s go Hornets!

[@jd3thegreat]

I'm so glad yall got him not the Spurs. Thank you so much.

[@Clickgoesthebrick2558]

@hoopintellect how do you edit faster? I try to do these but it takes me forever. Do you have any tips

[@Bolt1105]

I’d problaby email this question to him, he’d probably respond more in depth if you emailed a specific question to him. Also, if he does get back to you, can you tell me his response 😂, I’d also like to know.

[@patrickhinger3100]

Can you make Filipowski?

[@thasneemrizvi]

The #1 prospect in the draft‼️‼️‼️‼️ (according to 2k)

[@randomperson4975]

Im glad my hornets selected them, 6th overall pick was crazy but I like this kid’s energy!

[@GhostDaddy87]

Welcome to Charlotte!

[@FitNerdz]

What is he good at? "Well he is tall and has long arms" Ok, top 10 pick in the NBA

[@ameribrahim3120]

This kid is just 18 playing in a professional league against grown men, at least he has some decision making and his skills will be higher with NBA training system

[@dukegleason8468]

Charlotte Baby!!!!!

[@dlo3607]

ppl are too high on Salaun, he has a great motor with elite length and the 3pointer might translate but to what degree and what else? Defence is ? Passing? Creation? Can't finish at the rim. Not great athletically. Shot blocking? I'd much rather take the other french dude Dadiet @ 30ish than this bust at 10ish

[@randygettys5023]

Looks like he'll be fine if opponents don't play D on him.

[@AJTHolt]

Welcome to the Queen City, my friend! Buzz Buzz!

[@juuketa]

you guys got one fr(not a hornets fan lul)

[@mrawesome7175]

He plays great help defence/perimeter defence but still looks raw and is a project player in my opionion. It will take some time for him to adjust to the nba. A team like the Pistons or Trail blazers should take him. He isn't better than the other small forwards in his class. I would pick Smith, Richsacher and Ron Holland ahead of him.

[@TheCosmicLion]

Kel'el Ware next please. 🙏

[@kyro5790]

get ready to learn a cajun filet biscuit combo with a large sweet tea

[@mtj3314]

Reminds me Ousmane Dieng from 2022. Kinda worries me

[@Jfearsome]

Welcome to Charlotte! Buzz City

[@AndyMilonakis-j5p]

if he just turns into a taller josh hart and just eff's things up for 10-20 mins a game with his energy, he'll be around for a while lol.

[@JB-gj6li]

From Cholet to Charlotte

[@devanmw]

in here 😈

[@zani_1]

If the right team drafts him he’s going to be nasty

[@3KAlexander]

He seems a lock as a stretch four, and lethal in the running game. Portland could target this kid at 14 and Ron Holland at 7.

[@greysonyu5626]

I just don't think his EPM can be above 0 through out his rookie contract. I just don't think he can be good enough to make overall positive impact.

[@ryanrowe1975]

Cavaliers needs to draft him

[@YoungRiseTV]

I’m seeing Keegan Murray

[@johndavis9321]

If you watch this dude and see Keegan Murray then it might be time to holler at your optometrist about your yearly eye exam

[@Xenferno]

Keegan was way more mature and polish. Plus Keegan was a few years older

[@RIF241]

Realizing the new Hornets front office don't know wtf they're doing either.....This kid deserved to be a top 10 pick in the NBA draft?

[@andrewsmith5132]

Wtf Charlotte

[@swagman777]

He’s a Hornet! 🐝

[@clipseforlife]

My hornets are 100% cooked

[@Letmegodowninthemud]

Give him a chance Jesus Christ

[@Roster_Analyst]

If the Spurs draft Dillingham at 4, expect them to take Saluan at 8. His intangibles and defensive motor makes him the perfect fit for the Spurs future.

[@ishansultan6444]

His high end outcome is like Obi Toppin who's slightly better on defense. Not worth the risk imo.

[@ginobilicredefan]

Keandre is dropping like Kendrick at this rate!

[@Peroriperora]

The amount of clueless dudes in the comments is laughable… Probably the same dudes who were calling Wemby a bust after one summer league game. His potential is probably unmatched in this entire draft. Yes I mean that intently. You guys don’t get that before this year he was barely playing meaningful minutes. He went from nothing to carrying his team in the Euro Cup, how about that casuals? He’s 18 playing against grown professionals, not a bullshit g-league crap or college… Physically, his motor and his standing reach is unmatched by any other prospect his size, he is a very good defender with great instincts. He’s a 37% spot up 3pt shooter. Those 2 attributes will allow him to get minutes right away despite being still raw. He’s athletic and more importantly he has fire in him, he’s a relentless worker. Day in day out. Give him 2 years and go back to this comment, you guys will all be VERY QUIET. F*ckin casuals

[@nathanshlap]

Reminds me of Dragan Bender

[@bigdot6156]

He only 18! Wat if he keeps growing?!? 😮😅

[@jbrew7396]

The way he dunks is so goofy 😂

[@Absynthe23]

France is exploding with young basketball prospects right now.

[@henry7241]

a 7'5 demigod could come out of Antarctica and the next draft would have 5 guys who are 'future superstars who's main improvement needs to be basketball' and are all somehow lottery picks

[@johndavis9321]

​@@henry7241exactly

[@ericmarentette]

Can't click fast enough

[@Cersiba21]

Hornets

[@Mulyse]

Charlotte Hornets

[@lanesansom9209]

I just have a gut feeling the Hornets take him at 6

[@ej4pf]

Lmao that’s crazy bro

[@Piersonbarbershopandbeauty]

You were right lol

[@Piersonbarbershopandbeauty]

@@lanesansom9209 I had to KZbin this guy to see who he is and capable of. As a hornets fan I can see some potential

[@lanesansom9209]

@@Piersonbarbershopandbeauty I believe he has some of the highest potential in this class , and for the Hornets you have to take that and he is at a position of need

[@diskull]

wow

[@corybirchfield1558]

Should have got Buzelis

[@wes6106]

Future cav

[@greggandrew1001]

two years way from being two years away

[@andyc312]

Draft him to Chicago to pair with Giddey

[@mackryan9387]

OKC's Final Piece. Let's F draft this guy!~

[@PhinsBlazers]

needed this too many blazer fans are high on him😂

[@Justfranktbh]

shouldve been a raptor smh but blazers and spurs are on some bs

[@Holdemnicely6969]

2nd rounder

[@aaronneypes8187]

Aaron Gordon archetype

[@dlo3607]

Not remotely close athletically

[@johndavis9321]

I could see this vision but honestly looking at all his weaknesses and wear he struggles as a ball player Aaron Gordon would be a best case scenario for him

[@Clever_BD]

Basketball ain’t his sport

[@BloomsArchitect]

Bust

[@jamardalton3526]

Spurs taking him 8th

[@gurrarai]

Raptors

[@matthewsendejo]

Future spur sadly

[@Xenferno]

The guy legit plays like Thanasis 😂

[@VocalChainsStudio]

Oh shiiiiiiiiiiii Calm down Portland

[@LudoM27]

🏀🇫🇷👍

[@louigillio6246]

thats a major concern if youre 6'10 and cannot guard

[@dlo3607]

Or finish at the rim

[@brandonb.1386]

@@dlo3607 Or Block shots, especially with a 7'2 wingspan.

[@harlemworld7287]

Kai Jones 2.0

[@jadonnwilliams3135]

This guys screwed. Hornets just solidifed that

[@doystory2154]

I think he is giannis type of player

[@dlo3607]

Athletically they aren't comparable, and he can't finish at the rim

[@gobby1706]

Giannis if he worked at Walmart

[@brandonb.1386]

Not even in the same stratosphere as Giannis dude 😂

[@johndavis9321]

Yeah if Giannis were a worse athlete, worse defensively and offered next to nothing on offense

[@zachariusziegler]

The music is so annoying! Also the commentator is speaking too fast.

[@astrahl]

Bro… He sucks 😂

[@malikmack524]

My Spurs take him at 4

[@Leo-nc3yx]

4 is crazy,8 is more realistic.

[@Kenny-bj2zq]

@@Leo-nc3yx Hard pass

[@yerrrrrrrr4567]

please god no

[@Chris10110]

Disgusting

[@gremcilia_immermurin]

I will commit Sudoku if the Spurs do this.