“Yes, nevertheless, I will not hide it. As a competitor, I always try to be the best placed. Of course there is a small disappointment”, he declared at the microphone of Basket Time. Disappointed to have been drafted in only 34th position, whereas he was expected in the first round, Théo Maledon (1.94m, 19) will soon wear an NBA jersey, that of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
After the departures of Chris Paul, Dennis Schröder and Ricky Rubio, the ex-leader of ASVEL could have had a large place at OKC. But while the franchise-player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can occupy the post of leader as of rear, of the big people arrive in more. Veteran Geroge Hill has joined the franchise on a trade. Finally, it is Frank Jackson (22) who signed after two seasons in New Orleans. Also remains the NCAA champion Ty Jerome (23 years old) who unloads him from Phoenix. In short, Théo Maledon, who will soon be moving there, will have to earn his place.
In the meantime, the Normand is getting ready …
A few days away from flying to the #nba and join the Oklahoma City Thunder club Theo Maledon repeats his sequences at the#INSEP @okcthunder @NBAFRANCE @NBA pic.twitter.com/0fx4Y1WNxi
– INSEP (@INSEP_PARIS) November 25, 2020
