Spurs Select Sidy Cissoko with the 44th Overall Pick in the 2023 NBA Draft

[scott]

I completely understand the circumstances that led to it, but it remains bizarre to me that we gave this guy a two year guaranteed deal, meanwhile guys like Barlow, who flashed more sooner, have to practically wait for someone on the roster to die to get a real contract.

Don't see Sidy doing anything yet in the G-League that is any more impressive than what Dom or Bassey did in the G-League. Maybe this guy eventually develops into a deep bench player.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/austin_spurs/status/1769463279133270308

https://twitter.com/austin_spurs/status/1769462397360574554

[Knoxxx]

Sidy can at least dunk the ball without missing!

[ace3g]

Sidy 5-6 from 3 today.

CCG @ AUS, 2024-03-17 (nba.com) (https://gleague.nba.com/game/ccg-vs-aus-2022300444?view=box-score)

[Knoxxx]

Sidy 5-6 from 3 today.

CCG @ AUS, 2024-03-17 (nba.com) (https://gleague.nba.com/game/ccg-vs-aus-2022300444?view=box-score)

That’s awesome! Not sure what’s wrong with these scrubs, Spurs favored v Brooklyn and owing paybacks and place is dead AF!?!

[Dejounte]

People are sleeping on Sidy tbh

https://x.com/n_magaro/status/1769475413179351129?s=46

[emanueldavidginobili]

People are sleeping on Sidy tbh

https://x.com/n_magaro/status/1769475413179351129?s=46
Absolutely, he's 19!!! Ready for him to get some minutes with the main squad.

[Splits]

wish this kid the best but he is destined for fucking some chink league. lmao that "buzzer beater" was a lost ball, recover, chuck it to the heavens and God answered once in 14.3%

kid sucks. sorry

[itzsoweezee]

wish this kid the best but he is destined for fucking some chink league. lmao that "buzzer beater" was a lost ball, recover, chuck it to the heavens and God answered once in 14.3%

kid sucks. sorry

Go suck a tailpipe

[TimmehC]

He's definitely going to have to sustain and even raise that efficiency over longer than 5 games if he wants to sniff rotation minutes in SA. But it's good that he's starting to look more comfortable. Even if he only learns to shoot from the corner, that was enough to keep Bowen on the floor during the dynasty years.

[The Truth #6]

I completely understand the circumstances that led to it, but it remains bizarre to me that we gave this guy a two year guaranteed deal, meanwhile guys like Barlow, who flashed more sooner, have to practically wait for someone on the roster to die to get a real contract.

Don't see Sidy doing anything yet in the G-League that is any more impressive than what Dom or Bassey did in the G-League. Maybe this guy eventually develops into a deep bench player.

Good questions. To me, the contract, combined with Zollins extension and Devin's big contract, suggest not a team looking to tank but perhaps overconfident and understandably in a sort of manic phase after landing Victor. Then starting Jeremy at point guard. We'll never know exactly as they often seem to vacillate between brilliant and head scratching moronic. So hard to say their actual intentions.

[BackHome]

I stopped getting excited about G League players after we has a guy who pretty much scored over 20+ pts a game to go with over 10 rebounds and he got called up for only a couple of games and eventually was let go.

[Mitch Cumsteen]

I loved Sidy pre draft because of his innate passing skills and anticipation, NBA body and willingness to get after it on defense. If he can get anything close to a passable jumper, he could really be something. But folks need to be patient because he is really, really raw. He would have been a much better point guard experiment than Sochan.

[GAustex]

Big kid
Young and strong
Enticing skill set
Needs to shoot better
And not get fat

[ace3g]

Probably won't play but was called back to SA.

[manufor3]

I stopped getting excited about G League players after we has a guy who pretty much scored over 20+ pts a game to go with over 10 rebounds and he got called up for only a couple of games and eventually was let go.

At this point with the state of the G-League, it's more of a red flag if you can't produce down there rather than a green flag if you are putting up big numbers. The NBA needs to get its act together with the developmental stuff; disbanding Ignite was a good start.

[jjspur]

I think he played in France, but wasn't Sidy in G-League Ignite also ? That might explain a lot of his short comings.

[mo7888]

Probably won't play but was called back to SA.

I hope he gets some minutes down the stretch. I'd like to see how much he's improved.

[spurraider21]

Probably won't play but was called back to SA.
maybe they just needed help building the new stadium

[ace3g]

As others have said, due to unfortunate circumstances, let's see what he can do.

[DAF86]

I didn't like the pick and I don't see Sidy ever developing his jumper to an acceptable level. With that said, I would take advantage of Vassell and Sochan's injuries to give him real NBA minutes from here to the end of the season. Let's see if he can show us something.

[Chinook]

Gray is also intriguing as a 6-9 PF with a floor game.

If I were the Spurs, I'd start Graham and Cissoko and leave the bench mostly intact. Then run Wesley, Branham, Osman, Gray, Collins as the second unit. If Gray sucks, bring in Bouyea and so forth.

[DAF86]

Gray is also intriguing as a 6-9 PF with a floor game.

If I were the Spurs, I'd start Graham and Cissoko and leave the bench mostly intact. Then run Wesley, Branham, Osman, Gray, Collins as the second unit. If Gray sucks, bring in Bouyea and so forth.

Nah, I think starting Branham and giving him basically the Vassell role is a nice oportunity to see if he's anything more than a fringe rotation player.

[spurraider21]

Gray is also intriguing as a 6-9 PF with a floor game.

If I were the Spurs, I'd start Graham and Cissoko and leave the bench mostly intact. Then run Wesley, Branham, Osman, Gray, Collins as the second unit. If Gray sucks, bring in Bouyea and so forth.
we all know branham will just step in at SG. he's also done so at PG and SF. he's a pet

[onechance87]

Nah, I think starting Branham and giving him basically the Vassell role is a nice oportunity to see if he's anything more than a fringe rotation player.

we already know what branham does.Hes very inconsitent at shooting.Dont play defence.Cant make play for others.Doesnt really have basketball iq.
Rather others get a chance like duke jr or cissoko.

[DAF86]

we already know what branham does.Hes very inconsitent at shooting.Dont play defence.Cant make play for others.Doesnt really have basketball iq.
Rather others get a chance like duke jr or cissoko.

He's in year 2, way too early to write him off. How many thought Murray was gonna be an all-star by year two? I'm not saying Branham has all-star level ceiling, but 6th man microwave offense type player, why not, tbh?

I think this is a perfect chance to play him 35 minutes a night, give him 15 to 20 shots and see what he can deliver.

[itzsoweezee]

Nah, I think starting Branham and giving him basically the Vassell role is a nice oportunity to see if he's anything more than a fringe rotation player.

Branham has gotten plenty of opportunities all season. Giving him more opportunities at the expense of seeing what some of these other guys can do makes no sense

[DAF86]

Branham has gotten plenty of opportunities all season. Giving him more opportunities at the expense of seeing what some of these other guys can do makes no sense

Who are these other guys that wouldn't be getting opportunities?

[Pauleta14]

Branham has gotten plenty of opportunities all season. Giving him more opportunities at the expense of seeing what some of these other guys can do makes no sense

It makes sense from PATFO’s pov to give Brahman more playing time for the remaining games. I’ve been very critic but also have seen some improvements and signs he could become a useful player.

Let’s see what he does with more possessions and pt, we’ve nothing to lose and he could surprise us

[JPB]

He's in year 2, way too early to write him off. How many thought Murray was gonna be an all-star by year two? I'm not saying Branham has all-star level ceiling, but 6th man microwave offense type player, why not, tbh?


I think this is a perfect chance to play him 35 minutes a night, give him 15 to 20 shots and see what he can deliver.

Not because Murray blossomed, every rookie spurs draft in the 20s are gonna too. Murray was playing 22mn/game in year 2, for 8pt/6rb/3ass, already displaying his versatilty, size, defensive abilities (with his long arms) and court awareness. Despite the narratives, you could see the potential.

Branham didn't show any particular skill or ability, on both sides of the floor, he could make a career on as a main contributor.. Give anyone in the NBA 15 to 20 shots a night and they'll put 20+ points. This is a team game where awareness and BBIQ matter a lot, and opponents exploit yor limitations. Branham, just like Wesley, won't be with the spurs (or deep on the bench) in 2-3 years.

[DAF86]

Not because Murray blossomed, every rookie spurs draft in the 20s are gonna too. Murray was playing 22mn/game in year 2, for 8pt/6rb/3ass, already displaying his versatilty, size, defensive abilities (with his long arms) and court awareness. Despite the narratives, you could see the potential.

Branham didn't show any particular skill or ability, on both sides of the floor, he could make a career on as a main contributor.. Give anyone in the NBA 15 to 20 shots a night and they'll put 20+ points. This is a team game where awareness and BBIQ matter a lot, and opponents exploit yor limitations. Branham, just like Wesley, won't be with the spurs (or deep on the bench) in 2-3 years.

Unfortunately the search function doesn't work, if not I could look for the comments from guys bitching about Murray and asking to get rid of him as late as in his 5th season, tbh.

Yeah, I wouldn't bet on Branham developing in that way, but hey, I wouldn't have bet on DJ either. But giving him the chance to prove himself in this last stretch of the season is a no brainer, tbh. What would the Spurs lose with such experiment? Absolutely nothig, so I don't see why you guys are making such a fuss about it, tbh.

[spurraider21]

Unfortunately the search function doesn't work, if not I could look for the comments from guys bitching about Murray and asking to get rid of him as late as in his 5th season, tbh.

Yeah, I wouldn't bet on Branham developing in that way, but hey, I wouldn't have bet on DJ either. But giving him the chance to prove himself in this last stretch of the season is a no brainer, tbh. What would the Spurs lose with such experiment? Absolutely nothig, so I don't see why you guys are making such a fuss about it, tbh.
i always loved murray here. though in full transparency i was at one time in favor of shipping him to philly along with picks for ben simmons before i knew that both his body and spirit had been broken. wasnt because i didnt like murray, but it was before murray made that second leap and when simmons looked like he could be a legit cornerstone

[Knoxxx]

I'm not a Branham hater, but we just gave him 31 minutes and were rewarded with 5-14 shooting and 1-6 on 3s. You can say the same about Champagnie, lots of minutes and not a lot of production. These are bottom of roster fodder at this point, once we bring in new players they are candidates to be among the first to go. Whether that be traded or waived.

Now, the plus side of playing those two is it helps us lose games, so there's that.

[DAF86]

I'm not a Branham hater, but we just gave him 31 minutes and were rewarded with 5-14 shooting and 1-6 on 3s. You can say the same about Champagnie, lots of minutes and not a lot of production. These are bottom of roster fodder at this point, once we bring in new players they are candidates to be among the first to go. Whether that be traded or waived.

Now, the plus side of playing those two is it helps us lose games, so there's that.

Wemby shot 3-12 5 games ago. These are young kids with plenty of inconsistencies. Giving up on them too soon when there's absolutely no reason to do so is dumb. I ask again, what's there to lose with making Branham the #2 option from here till the end of the season? Absolutely nothing. If the experiment doesn't work out, he keeps being a fringe rotation player, nothing changes; but if it does work out, you get an improved player with boosted confidence that will keep getting better, tbh.

[TD 21]

Yeah, I wouldn't bet on Branham developing in that way, but hey, I wouldn't have bet on DJ either. But giving him the chance to prove himself in this last stretch of the season is a no brainer, tbh. What would the Spurs lose with such experiment? Absolutely nothig, so I don't see why you guys are making such a fuss about it, tbh.

For sure and he'll get it by default. The difference between him and Murray is, the latter always had various advanced metrics that indicated a starting caliber player was within' him somewhere, whereas the former's so far indicate he's a replacement player and arguably the worst rotation player in the league.

[The Truth #6]

Yeah, benching Branham for Sidy for 1-2 games could be a wakeup call for Branham to get serious. Or not. But he's clearly not earning minutes. He needs something to shake him up.

[DAF86]

Yeah, benching Branham for Sidy for 1-2 games could be a wakeup call for Branham to get serious. Or not. But he's clearly not earning minutes. He needs something to shake him up.

Why does it have one or the other? I would start both, tbh.

Tre, Branham, Champaigne, Sidy, Wemby.

[The Truth #6]

Why does it have one or the other? I would start both, tbh.

Tre, Branham, Champaigne, Sidy, Wemby.

You could start both, but benching Malaki short term is to set boundaries and expectations. Try a different approach, basically.

[DAF86]

You could start both, but benching Malaki short term is to set boundaries and expectations. Try a different approach, basically.

Set what boundaries? Branham has been on the bench the entire season, what would keeping him on the bench change?

[Dejounte]

Set what boundaries? Branham has been on the bench the entire season, what would keeping him on the bench change?
Not true. After the Sochan PG experiment, Branham started for many games.

[The Truth #6]

Set what boundaries? Branham has been on the bench the entire season, what would keeping him on the bench change?

As in, don't play him a few games and see what happens. Play Sidy in his place. Helps the final tank, perhaps sends a message to Malaki to play better.

[SpurSpike]

One dimensional players are not worth developing. I wouldn't waist much more time with Branham because he will never be a good defender. I would rather have a person in that spot that at least has the potential to play both sides of the court.

[Dejounte]

This notion that this is a good “new” opportunity for Branham is ridiculous. He’s had plenty of playing time this season. We already have enough evidence of what he can do.

[spurraider21]

Not true. After the Sochan PG experiment, Branham started for many games.
tre only got a shot to start because branham got hurt as well

and he started when vassell was hurt. then they had to "ease vassell back" by having him come off the bench and branham continued starting in his place. plus last time shampenny missed a game, they started branham at the 3 while keeping keldon on the bench

seems pop just keeps trying to find excuses to play the guy :lol

[Dejounte]

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For sure and he'll get it by default. The difference between him and Murray is, the latter always had various advanced metrics that indicated a starting caliber player was within' him somewhere, whereas the former's so far indicate he's a replacement player and arguably the worst rotation player in the league.

Chime in here Chinook (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=37557)

because I’m pretty sure you were pretty vocal during Murray’s entire time here that his advanced metrics didn’t indicate much at all

[Chinook]

​

Chime in here Chinook (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=37557)

because I’m pretty sure you were pretty vocal during Murray’s entire time here that his advanced metrics didn’t indicate much at all

I have no idea about what Teeds thought of Murray's stats. I don't keep receipts on other posters, and even if he did think that then, he has a right to think differently now. I know I wasn't a fan of his good defensive metrics during those early years, to the point that I thought he almost invalidated the stats. That said, he was at least within the realm of being an average player since his sophomore season, which is a far cry from how Branham has graded out statistically. A big part of that may be the team he was on, which allowed him to play to his strengths and grow into his role rather than being thrown to the wolves like the Spurs young'uns have been the past few years. But the conversation about DJM was always around whether he was a good PG or a backup, whereas with MB it's about whether he can make it in the NBA or not.

[Chinook]

tre only got a shot to start because branham got hurt as well

and he started when vassell was hurt. then they had to "ease vassell back" by having him come off the bench and branham continued starting in his place. plus last time shampenny missed a game, they started branham at the 3 while keeping keldon on the bench

seems pop just keeps trying to find excuses to play the guy :lol

To be fair, he should exhaust every opportunity to play him while he's still the top prospect at his position. I just hope the Spurs don't shy away from bringing in a newer guy.

[exstatic]

tre only got a shot to start because branham got hurt as well

and he started when vassell was hurt. then they had to "ease vassell back" by having him come off the bench and branham continued starting in his place. plus last time shampenny missed a game, they started branham at the 3 while keeping keldon on the bench

seems pop just keeps trying to find excuses to play the guy :lol

And people think we’re not tanking. If Branham is bringing the ball up and initiating the offense in the second half, pop is throwing the game. It’s the ‘tell’.

[TD 21]

I have no idea about what Teeds thought of Murray's stats. I don't keep receipts on other posters, and even if he did think that then, he has a right to think differently now.

Even though he mentioned you by name, I couldn't tell if the question was directed at me or not.

If so, what you said, but also, I don't let personal taste become bias. I was never a Murray fan, but always acknowledged what the metrics indicated. Meanwhile, I was a Branham fan, but I'm not going to ignore what they indicate either.

[DAF86]

As in, don't play him a few games and see what happens. Play Sidy in his place. Helps the final tank, perhaps sends a message to Malaki to play better.

Malakai has already been benched. What else could he probably learn from another benching? In fact, I would argue that could set his game back, instead of improving it. In contrast, the confidence of being the #2 option could propel him to another level.

And, like I said, I would start both, Malakai and Sidy. I don't see what's the benefit of starting a guy like Graham (that won't be in the roster next season) over Malakai, like Chinook suggested.

[Knoxxx]

Wemby shot 3-12 5 games ago. These are young kids with plenty of inconsistencies. Giving up on them too soon when there's absolutely no reason to do so is dumb. I ask again, what's there to lose with making Branham the #2 option from here till the end of the season? Absolutely nothing. If the experiment doesn't work out, he keeps being a fringe rotation player, nothing changes; but if it does work out, you get an improved player with boosted confidence that will keep getting better, tbh.

I’m one of the first to remind of patience for the young players, but we’ve seen so many of those clunker performances that drawing an analogy to a bad game from Wemby is absurd. Many posters have elaborated on the reasons they want to see other players in action. In the case of Branham and Champagnie, the sample size is getting to be rather large. At this late stage in the season, I’m not sure we find out any more about either of those two, actually. People have seen enough of the bad D, bad shooting, bad playmaking. That’s a pretty good reason to want to see what some of our other guys can do, or at least Sidy.

[DAF86]

Not true. After the Sochan PG experiment, Branham started for many games.

I know, but it was a short stint. What I'm saying is that we have seen Malakai more coming off the bench than a starter. We have never seen what he can do if given #2 option touches, that's why I think it would be a nice trial to have from here to the end of the season, with basically nothing to lose.

[DAF86]

I’m one of the first to remind of patience for the young players, but we’ve seen so many of those clunker performances that drawing an analogy to a bad game from Wemby is absurd. Many posters have elaborated on the reasons they want to see other players in action. In the case of Branham and Champagnie, the sample size is getting to be rather large. At this late stage in the season, I’m not sure we find out any more about either of those two, actually. People have seen enough of the bad D, bad shooting, bad playmaking. That’s a pretty good reason to want to see what some of our other guys can do, or at least Sidy.

What other players besides Sidy? Because, like I said, I would start both, tbh. I really don't see the benefit in starting guys that won't be here next seasons like Graham and Osman, tbh.

[spurraider21]

And people think we’re not tanking. If Branham is bringing the ball up and initiating the offense in the second half, pop is throwing the game. It’s the ‘tell’.
its weird to refer to yourself in the 3rd person. a lot of people here were lamenting all along about how we had clearly geared up for another tank year

[exstatic]

its weird to refer to yourself in the 3rd person. a lot of people here were lamenting all along about how we had clearly geared up for another tank year

There were people saying that the three game heater proved we weren’t. :lol

Third person would be if instead of saying ‘I’, I used my own first name. Fred (not my real first name) doesn’t like beer. That’s third person.


Say we or we’re is pretty common with sports teams.

[Knoxxx]

What other players besides Sidy? Because, like I said, I would start both, tbh. I really don't see the benefit in starting guys that won't be here next seasons like Graham and Osman, tbh.

You can argue for or against anyone on the roster or in Austin. Seeing more of our different players also feels more palatable as far as moving on from the stink of this season.

[ismael-robert]

Malakai has already been benched. What else could he probably learn from another benching? In fact, I would argue that could set his game back, instead of improving it. In contrast, the confidence of being the #2 option could propel him to another level.

And, like I said, I would start both, Malakai and Sidy. I don't see what's the benefit of starting a guy like Graham (that won't be in the roster next season) over Malakai, like Chinook suggested.

Thank u was hoping someone would point out his being benched for several games, was pretty recent too and media directly questioned pop about it

[DAF86]

You can argue for or against anyone on the roster or in Austin. Seeing more of our different players also feels more palatable as far as moving on from the stink of this season.

We need to get realistic now. No undrafted player from the G-league is gonna come and be gifted a starter role and #2 touches.

Just like all of you, I don't buy Branham's stock, but this is a no-brainer scenario to have him "put up or shut up". One last chance to prove he belongs in the NBA. If can't deliver, no biggie, we get a high pick and the certainty that Malakai isn't going to be a piece moving forward. I really don't understand the pushback to such a no-brainer move, tbh.

[Dejounte]

I have no idea about what Teeds thought of Murray's stats. I don't keep receipts on other posters, and even if he did think that then, he has a right to think differently now. I know I wasn't a fan of his good defensive metrics during those early years, to the point that I thought he almost invalidated the stats. That said, he was at least within the realm of being an average player since his sophomore season, which is a far cry from how Branham has graded out statistically. A big part of that may be the team he was on, which allowed him to play to his strengths and grow into his role rather than being thrown to the wolves like the Spurs young'uns have been the past few years. But the conversation about DJM was always around whether he was a good PG or a backup, whereas with MB it's about whether he can make it in the NBA or not.


Even though he mentioned you by name, I couldn't tell if the question was directed at me or not.

If so, what you said, but also, I don't let personal taste become bias. I was never a Murray fan, but always acknowledged what the metrics indicated. Meanwhile, I was a Branham fan, but I'm not going to ignore what they indicate either.

It wasn’t about “keeping receipts”. I was questioning the validity of the statement saying he had good metrics back then. That has nothing to do with what TD thought about his stats. The stats are what they are. And I didn’t recall enough if they were good or not, but I did remember you harping on DJ’s stats which made me doubt the statement. Hence, I tagged you to confirm whether it was true or not.

[Dejounte]

And Chinook I know you’re all about that “who cares” attitude when it comes to who has been wrong or who has been right. My grudge with the whole thing are people who are so confidently incorrect that they spew nonsense over and over that others believe it. That’s something I’ll take to my grave whether you like it or not. My ultimate pet peeve is misinformation, so it is what it is.

[Knoxxx]

We need to get realistic now. No undrafted player from the G-league is gonna come and be gifted a starter role and #2 touches.

Just like all of you, I don't buy Branham's stock, but this is a no-brainer scenario to have him "put up or shut up". One last chance to prove he belongs in the NBA. If can't deliver, no biggie, we get a high pick and the certainty that Malakai isn't going to be a piece moving forward. I really don't understand the pushback to such a no-brainer move, tbh.

Sorry to nitpick, but now you are implying that he earned starter minutes.

[DAF86]

Sorry to nitpick, but now you are implying that he earned starter minutes.

Who did?

[The Truth #6]

I don't see the last games of April as his last chance. He will get opportunities next year, though perhaps less. I think benching /not playing him makes sense because he's been given opportunities all season and had a good ten days out of several months. I want him to do well and agree with patience, but trying a different tactic like short term DNPs would at least be something different. The current approach hasn't worked yet.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U04DXK2yOkk

[Atl Spur]

GG young fella!

[spurraider21]

He will have some similar questions that sochan does. Main thing is they need to be impact defenders. Not just solid team defense guys. But difference makers. Sochan had games here and there where he was that.

they also have to be very good rebounders. Story of the season is Vic blocking or contesting a shot and nobody is there to help stop the offensive rebound

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

If Sidy could consistently hit corner 3’s at a league minimum percentage on a good volume he would be a nice second round get. Dude is good on defense and a pretty solid passer. His free throw shoot looks good also. I kinda like him better than Branham already. Lmao.

[exstatic]

If Sidy could consistently hit corner 3’s at a league minimum percentage on a good volume he would be a nice second round get. Dude is good on defense and a pretty solid passer. His free throw shoot looks good also. I kinda like him better than Branham already. Lmao.

Looks can be deceiving. He shoots in the low 60s. There’s no area of actual shooting where he’s even average.

[Ocotillo]

Maybe Mamukelashvili and Devonte wouldn’t have gotten the team to the playoffs after all?

(Wrong thread)

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Looks can be deceiving. He shoots in the low 60s. There’s no area of actual shooting where he’s even average.


well DAMN. lol.

[rascal]

Looks can be deceiving. He shoots in the low 60s. There’s no area of actual shooting where he’s even average.

His offense is the occasional dunk.

[TekXX]

I don't think Sidy is long for this league.

[exstatic]

His offense is the occasional dunk.

He has decent handles and passing, but he has to drastically improve his shot. He makes Sochan look like Curry.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/BallySportsSA/status/1778234855706210564

https://twitter.com/BallySportsSA/status/1778235552900190262

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLzhEZSeaK4

[KobesAchilles]

He’s already the 3rd best French player we’ve ever had
Bobo
Wemby
Cidy

[lefty]

He’s already the 3rd best French player we’ve ever had
Bobo
Wemby
Cidy
4th best is De Colo

[Splits]

better than any argie we ever had

[DAF86]

better than any argie we ever had

You owe Garino an apology.

[timtonymanu]

4th best is De Colo

What about Mahinmi?

[Degoat]

Livio Jean Charles would like to enter the conversation lol

[Mitch Cumsteen]

Jacque Vaughn was French, no?

[Brazil]

Jacque Vaughn was French, no?

what ? :lol

[Brazil]

He’s already the 3rd best French player we’ve ever had
Bobo
Wemby
Cidy


4th best is De Colo

:lol I get it, it's funny because you let out head of the snake Tony.

[Maddog]

:lol I get it, it's funny because you let out head of the snake Tony.

Wasn't Tony born in Belgium?

[Uriel]

Livio Jean Charles would like to enter the conversation lol
Damn. That’s a name I haven’t heard in a while. Another in a line of first round picks that never played for the big club (Milutinov comes to mind too).

[rascal]

If the Spurs were trying to win he wouldn't be playing.

[Brazil]

Wasn't Tony born in Belgium?

so ?

Tony is French, has been raised in France and played his whole life for FNT

[Manu-of-steel]

How did Cissoko perform tonight vs Nuggets? Anyone?

[exstatic]

He took 5 fouls.

[CGD]

How did Cissoko perform tonight vs Nuggets? Anyone?

He did a good job. Some good hustle plays, clearly high bbiq but still green. The fouls are the fouls, but he also made those guys feel him in my opinion. Dude is built like a tank (Keldon replacement?)

[ace3g]

How did Cissoko perform tonight vs Nuggets? Anyone?

He makes good cuts on offense.

[CorrectCrusader]

I think Sidy has a future in the NBA. He's shown a lot for how much time he's had.

[taps]

Looks can be deceiving. He shoots in the low 60s. There’s no area of actual shooting where he’s even average.

His FT is 84.6%

[buttsR4rebounding]

:lol I get it, it's funny because you let out head of the snake Tony.

I thought it was Primo that did that…

[taps]

Cissoko had 8 & 3 on 80% shooting in the biggest game of the season. Hopefully the 44th pick progresses more next season.

[Raven]

there is some athleticism there.

[Robz4000]

If he's cool with another two-way next season keep him, otherwise cut bait. Spurs have too many projects as it is.

[exstatic]

If he's cool with another two-way next season keep him, otherwise cut bait. Spurs have too many projects as it is.

He’s not on a 2way now. He had a buyout in Spain, who only loaned him to the Ignite last year, that required that he be on an actual NBA 15 man roster type contract.

[exstatic]

His FT is 84.6%

He must have hit a few last night. He was in the mid 60s before the Denver game, just like his Austin and GLI FT% numbers from the last two seasons.

[Robz4000]

He’s not on a 2way now. He had a buyout in Spain, who only loaned him to the Ignite last year, that required that he be on an actual NBA 15 man roster type contract.

Forgot he signed a 2-year contract tbh. Summer league will make-or-break his future with the team in that case.

[Manu-of-steel]

So, Cidy had a nice game against a very good defensive team. That's a great news going forward for Cidy

[sfernald]

I like him, plays hard!

[Dejounte]

https://x.com/nbagleague/status/1873207797766402198?s=46

Ok… these highlights look NOTHING like Sidy. Did Kobe takeover his body last night? WTH!

[AusSpur]

https://x.com/nbagleague/status/1873207797766402198?s=46

Ok… these highlights look NOTHING like Sidy. Did Kobe takeover his body last night? WTH!

Looks like he has a jump shot now.

[CGD]

He’s being patient. Needs Maliki and Blake to move on so he can compete for a spot next year.

[exstatic]

He’s being patient. Needs Maliki and Blake to move on so he can compete for a spot next year.

Sidy will be competing for a spot in the French A league next year.

[John B]

https://x.com/nbagleague/status/1873207797766402198?s=46

Ok… these highlights look NOTHING like Sidy. Did Kobe takeover his body last night? WTH!

Damn :)

[rascal]

Looks like he has a jump shot now.

He's only shooting 42% and 13 % on 3 pt and only 50% from FT on the year

[exstatic]

Kyle Anderson looked like an All Star during his gleague time. Just sayin’….

[Dejounte]

Kyle Anderson looked like an All Star during his gleague time. Just sayin’….

You come out to shit on everyone’s cereal when there’s something noteworthy to praise Sidy about. Just come out already with your story of when you walked in on both Sidy and your mom fucking. There is no other explanation for being in a Sidy thread within minutes.

[exstatic]

You come out to shit on everyone’s cereal when there’s something noteworthy to praise Sidy about. Just come out already with your story of when you walked in on both Sidy and your mom fucking. There is no other explanation for being in a Sidy thread within minutes.

Sidy basically shows nothing with the big club, and is occupying a roster spot we’ll need next year. Sorry about your cereal, but rascal actually had a good take for once, showing his season stats instead of fixating on one game where he doesn’t suck. I don’t hate him, i just recognize that he’s literally the bottom of the totem pole, and he’s not guaranteed next season. When players like Blake and Malaki were getting run because of injuries, he sat. If that doesn’t burst your little fantasy bubble, I guess nothing will.

[RC_Drunkford]

Sidy with a jumpshot is an NBA player. That form looks pretty good now. Remember he hit 2 3s in garbage time for the big club recently. If he can shoot a decent percentage he‘s here to stay.

[RC_Drunkford]

He's only shooting 42% and 13 % on 3 pt and only 50% from FT on the year

the sample size is 3 games and it most likely doesn‘t include this last one. Of course exstatic gon fall for it cause he never reads anything

[ginobilized]

Great to see Sidy improving!

He might grow into a KJ replacement someday. He looks like at least as strong as Keldon at that age.

[Pauleta14]

Who knows, maybe Pop is smarter than all of us...? :lol

Never heard him gloat about a 2RP the way he did about Sidy, since Manu.

(I'm still skeptical tbh)

[exstatic]

Who knows, maybe Pop is smarter than all of us...? :lol

Never heard him gloat about a 2RP the way he did about Sidy, since Manu.

(I'm still skeptical tbh)

Pop raving about you during your development cycle is kind of the kiss of death. Anyone remember The Centerpiece, Keith Bogans? I also don’t remember Pop much talking about early Manu, let alone gushing over him.

[exstatic]

the sample size is 3 games and it most likely doesn‘t include this last one. Of course exstatic gon fall for it cause he never reads anything

Let’s use his entire gleague sample, 29 games. Shooting splits are 42/29/63. Still bad.

[Pauleta14]

Pop raving about you during your development cycle is kind of the kiss of death. Anyone remember The Centerpiece, Keith Bogans? I also don’t remember Pop much talking about early Manu, let alone gushing over him.

Yeah I do recall Pop doing it often with other players but I genuinely don't recall him raving the way he did REPEATEDLY about Sidy in interviews as if he's seen something exceptional.

Maybe he sees him as our future Draymond type, rare profile who's worth patience if he gets a decent jump shot?

It's just the Gleague but the clip is impressive tbh

[rascal]

the sample size is 3 games and it most likely doesn‘t include this last one. Of course exstatic gon fall for it cause he never reads anything

I'll give you it was only three games but he has a history of not shooting well outside of an occasional game.

[TekXX]

Are y'all really trying to pump up Sidy, dude does not belong in the NBA.

[exstatic]

Are y'all really trying to pump up Sidy, dude does not belong in the NBA.

In before Dejounte accuses you of crapping on his breakfast cereal.

[jjspur]

Even if he has a game or two where he actually looks good, he's still Gleague Sidy with bad overall stats. Every profession ball player has those type of games once in a while or else they wouldn't be professionals. Will he ever be an NBA regular, probably not. its obvious someone in the spurs front office sees something (not sure what) in him or else he would have been gone by now. The best things I can say about him is that he's young and that he doesn't make very much money. Like someone said earlier, he probably ends up playing over seas sometime soon. Not every player drafted makes it in the NBA. Sometimes fans and front offices hate to admit it. The spurs should just say hey we tried and give him a plane ticket to France. Au revoir Sidy.

[Spurs Homer]

I posted recently about sidys new looking jumpshot and how it looks like he is putting in some work…

anyone who has ever watched any basketball can see his mechanics look more fluid and his shot is looking better…

[scott]

Damn, honestly did not know that Sidy fucked ex's mom.

[koriwhat]

Damn, honestly did not know that Sidy fucked ex's mom.

There's a thread about it... come on bro. :lol

[GAustex]

Can’t teach that LeBron type body/strength

He does need to step up his influence

[LeBowen]

I don't think he'd be a positive contributor if he was in the rotation right now, but he definitely can't be worse than current Keldon.
Keldon is at 28% from 3pt, plays atrocious defense and tunnel visions on offense. Sidy deserves a chance.

[exstatic]

Damn, honestly did not know that Sidy fucked ex's mom.

Necro would be just another reason to not want Sidy on the roster.

[scott]

Necro would be just another reason to not want Sidy on the roster.

With you on this one! Adding Sidy to the "trade immediately" list

[objective]

comparing him to a longtime legit NBA rotation player with over 10 years and 300 starts and a pension and will finish with over $80 million in career earnings .... Because that would be a bad thing for a second rounder?