This week, Gregg Popovich announced that Sidy Cissoko was going to spend a lot of time in the G-League. It is not a sanction since it is for him to play. 30 minutes per match“, and this is often the fate of players drafted in the second round, and even sometimes in the first round. Statements which neither surprised nor disappointed the person concerned.
“I knew from the start that I would not play 20 minutes in the first match”, reacts Cissoko. “I knew at the time of the contract that I was going to play in Austin. But that’s a good thing. I will be with Sir’Jabari [Rice] and Dominick [Barlow]. Even Keldon Johnson and Tre Jones have been to the G League. I wouldn’t say no, and I’ll try to help Austin as best I can. »
An unforgettable “scrimmage”
The most important thing at 19 is to play, and the G-League was designed to allow people like Cissoko to progress at their own pace, not far from the NBA. “The camp is going well” he continues. “I’ve been a pro in Europe before, but it’s nice to finally know my teammates and meet everyone at the facilities. Every day I meet new people. »
This week, Cissoko also met the fans since the scrimmage was played in front of thousands of fans, in a crazy atmosphere. “It was really crazy, and there were around 16,000 spectators! It’s a lot… And even when I was on the side, I heard “Sidy, Sidy, Sidy”… It was a great experience. »
