Author of 15 points in 17 minutes at a perfect 100% on shots (at 6/6 including 1/1 at 3-points) against the New Zealand Breakers in preseason, Guerschon Yabusele was able to fully enjoy his first official game back in the NBA. Five years and five months after his last appearance, on May 9, 2019, with the Celtics…
“I’m not going to lie, it was truly an incredible feeling”
“I’m not going to lie, it was truly an incredible feeling”reacted the tricolor in the Philly Inquirer. “It was a long road [pour revenir] but I'm very happy to be here. »
Used in position 5 in veteran Andre Drummond's rotation, while Joel Embiid was left to rest, the double Olympic silver medalist was ultra effective offensively, demonstrating all his versatility by pushing his opponent as well near the circle as in tucking an arrow behind the bow at the head of the racket.
Nick Nurse thus appreciated the performance of his new interior, explaining in particular that he had taken advantage of his physical advantage on the weak racket of the Breakers.
“You shouldn't get carried away after just one match because there will be other bigger interiors to face later. But I liked that when they changed defenders, he took them right into the paint. He's used to doing that, it's the style of play he had with France and [au Real]. When he has a small player in front of him, it is wide enough to get around and he can push it easily to score in the low post. »
“This guy is tough!” »
In very good agreement with Kyle Lowry who served him several times on the pick & roll, Guerschon Yabusele understood that he had to have his hands ready to receive the caviars from the 2019 champion.
“After my first basket, he told me to keep rolling [vers le panier] after each screen. And in fact, as soon as I started driving, I saw him looking directly at me, because he knew he could pass me. I know I have to be ready for these passes. »
Although we must necessarily take into account the adversity presented last night, Guerschon Yabusele has nevertheless impressed his new teammates since the start of the season, and during training camp.
“This guy is tough!” »confirms Andre Drummond, a giant among giants and one of the best rebounders in the history of the League. “He’s really strong. He will go get the rebounds and sometimes he can even steal it from my hands. And vice versa. We need guys like him, who have experience and who have played in the NBA before. He came back and managed to relaunch his career, that's strong of him. »
