Two weeks ago, the Mavericks selected Melvin Ajinça in 51st position of the 2024 Draft and they were even very complimentary afterwards. Without confirming that he would play for them from next season, the option of returning to Europe not yet being ruled out.
While waiting to learn more in the coming days, the Frenchman will first participate in the Las Vegas Summer League (July 12–22) and, on the Dallaswe are still very excited about Alexis Ajinça's cousin, who impresses in training.
” He's bigger than me, he can carry the ball better and make decisions, so I can see him playing a bit of a point-forward. » detailed For example Jared Dudleywho will coach the Mavs again this summer. He's a 6'3″ lefty who can make decisions. I'm not going to say that's unique, but it's a high-level skill to have in the NBA.. »
A springboard to the NBA?
Then Jason Kidd's assistant continued, about Melvin Ajinça: ” He is fluid in attack. We had a drill between the backs and the interiors, and he finished his actions above everyone. He has that in him and we will now see if it translates to the finish. »
If the French winger, who is just 20 years old, wants to make a place for himself in the NBA next season, rather than returning to develop in Europe, he has every interest in catching the eye of his managers in Nevada, since they are already planning to scrutinize him closely.
” The question is how fast you learn, how tough you are, and what your work ethic is. That's something we don't know and we're going to find out. ” explains Jared Dudley.
