This offseason, the San Antonio Spurs got a great chance to take a look at their young talent during Summer League. Obviously, Victor Wembanyama stole the show, as the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft has had millions of eyes on him for months. He hasn’t played in an NBA game yet, and he’s already an international superstar.
However, he’s not the only young player on the Spurs. Guys like Dominick Barlow and Malaki Branham also played well, but one of the most intriguing players was rookie Sidy Cissoko. The second-round pick performed well, and Spurs fans have loved watching him play.
According to Jacob Douglas of Pounding the Rock, Cissoko has the potential to become a “key role player” for the Spurs.
“Cissoko’s performance was so fun to watch,” Douglas wrote. “Some Spurs fans online have referred to themselves as ‘Sidy Cissickos,’ a play on the ‘basketball sickos,’ or people so obsessed with the game they would take time out of their Sunday to watch G Leaguers play in the summer league. Cissoko’s talent in transition is what really pops. His creativity and athleticism are a dynamite combo. If the Spurs continue to play a fast paced game, he could eventually become a key role player. Almost netting a triple-double in your last summer league game is something to celebrate.”
In five Summer League appearances, Cissoko averaged 5.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game on 36.0% shooting from the field and 22.2% shooting from distance.
The rookie showed off some fun passing skills and looked great on the defensive end, giving a ton of hope for his future as a unique rotation piece in San Antonio.
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