In the (huge) shadow of Victor Wembanyama at Spurs, Sidy Cissoko must seize the rare opportunities that present themselves to him. Author of several brilliant actions in the G-League, demonstrating his extraordinary physical qualities, the 20-year-old guard undoubtedly hopes to take advantage of Gregg Popovich's renewed confidence to find a place in the rotation this year.
“He has everything it takes to become a very important player in our program”, underlined Coach Pop'during the media day, Monday, at the Victory Capital Performance Center, specifying that it is ” enthusiastic “ towards him “since day one”. “He still needs to mature, develop good habits and be consistent but we will see how he progresses. »
Victor Wembanyama would “very much like to see him play in the NBA soon”
Responsible at the end of the Spurs season (9.8 points on 57.7% shooting, 3.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists over the last four games), the native of Saint-Maurice (Val-de-Marne) has, apparently he did everything he could in the offseason to convince the coaching staff to give him a chance. He first treated his right knee then signed a Summer League from Las Vegas convincing for his return from surgery. With ten kilos less on the scale, thanks in particular to a better diet, allows him to be sharper.
Drafted in 44th position during the 2023 vintage, the former player of Draveil Basket Club and US Ris-Orangis, with an atypical career path with a stint in Spain with Baskonia, was at 13.8 points at 44% of shooting success, 5.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 29 minutes for his second season in the G-League.
Renowned for his qualities as a passer and his boundless energy, Sidy Cissoko will still have to refine his shot (especially at long distance) to assert himself in the Great League. Victor Wembanyama, visibly eager to see him at work more regularly alongside him, was already praising his qualities as a “warrior” during the 2023 training camp before repeating at the end of the season that he “would really like to see him play in the NBA soon”. Whose act?
Of note corresponding to San Antonio (United States).
