Welcome to OKC Ousmane Dieng

remi_222 · Post #1 » by **remi_222** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 6:10 pm

Show some love to your last frenchie !!! super smooth, needs time but the ceiling is super high !!

bbms · Post #2 » by **bbms** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:59 pm

it's like the music

"i like the way you move"

namlede · Post #3 » by **namlede** » Sun Jun 26, 2022 2:01 am

Anyone think he can become a Nic Batum?

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remi_222 · Post #4 » by **remi_222** » Sun Jun 26, 2022 2:49 pm

namlede wrote:Anyone think he can become a Nic Batum?

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At least Nic Batum ! Batum's "problem" in the NBA has always been towards the agressiviy, he has the Diaw genes, super unselfish but very skilled !
Dieng is way more aggresive towards the basket, and shoots way more naturally. Also his body is completely diff compare to Nic's body. The approach towards the game can be an influence, but in fact, Dieng will be more offensive !

Patches Perry · Post #5 » by **Patches Perry** » Mon Jun 27, 2022 2:45 am

Very good pick, welcome Ousmane!!!!!

timO · Post #6 » by **timO** » Wed Jun 29, 2022 4:37 pm

i see nktilina on him, probable bust

Clav · Post #7 » by **Clav** » Tue Aug 9, 2022 2:14 am

I don't see that quite that fast TimO. He's a young player and will have some time to adjust to the speed. Obviously he's not going to be great in the first couple of years but something in the range of a mix of Rashard Lewis and Kyle Kuzma, not quite Lewis' best seasons, but maybe a 13-18 PPG guy at his best is possible.

It will take some work because he's definitely at project status, has some nice moves and a clean stroke, good size and mobility though.

Also, I think he sees bench duty with the Thunder and will have chances to hone his skills in the G-League this year.

Envelopes · Post #8 » by **Envelopes** » Wed Sep 21, 2022 8:41 am

He did play NBL so may have a head start on some first year guys. Giddey and Ferguson adjusted well to the NBA so hopefully he does too