Guest on the set of NBA Extra, Vincent Collet obviously gave an update on the start of the French season in the Great League. And the Blues coach is worried about Evan Fournier.
“What I hope is that he can change location to be able to play again. It’s definitely not us who have the keys, and it’s definitely complicated. The height of his contract is not an advantage in this case. It is obvious that franchises would be ready to welcome him but certainly not under these conditions. »
Forgotten on the bench during the first 11 games of the campaign, Evan Fournier was able to see the field again during the victory against the Wizards, given the injuries to RJ Barrett and Quentin Grimes.
His place at the Paris Olympics threatened?
But for Vincent Collet, the situation will not change for Evan Fournier if he stays in New York.
“It’s a bit complicated but there is still hope. We’re only at the start of this NBA season but it should happen quickly. That would be dramatic…”
At the start of the summer, the 31-year-old guard explained that not being traded by the Knicks before the restart would be a “disaster”. The catastrophe is therefore occurring, while New York is unable to use his contract ($18.9 million this season and a “team option” of $19 million for next season) as part of an exchange. And the situation gets bogged down…
What influence Evan Fournier’s place for the Paris Olympic Games next summer?
“Half a season is like an injury” concludes Vincent Collet, who admits that playing time is an essential selection factor. “But hey… A second consecutive season is indeed very, very, very heavy. »
