After his second season in the NBA, former lottery pick Ousmane Dieng is looking to break into Oklahoma City's rotation next year.
In 2022, the Oklahoma City Thunder used three first round picks to move up in the NBA Draft and select French forwardWith good positional size and length, solid defensive upside and a history at the point guard position, Dieng was seemingly the perfect upside swing for Thunder General Managersystem, spending most of his first two seasons playing with the Oklahoma City Blue of the G League. In 2023-24, Dieng played 33 NBA games, averaging four points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 11.
In his exit interview on Sunday, Waters III praised Dieng, saying that he is confident the Frenchman will be ready to make the most of his opportunity when the time comes. If Dieng is more confident and able to handle the strength and physicality of the NBA, he would likely be able to contribute for OKC both as a defender and rebounder. WIth a small lineup that struggled to rebound in crucial moments against the Dallas Mavericks, adding a 6-foot-10 21-year-old to the mix may help quell some of these issues.
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