Since the start of the season, Rescue Doumbouya has very few minutes and even had a match where he did not come into play at all. He is blocked by Blake Griffin and Jerami Grant at station 4, and Dwane Casey recently explained that he was going to try to give him some playing time, but the words are not really followed by the actions. Before the match against the Sixers, he had played 12 minutes in total over the previous 2… However, this night in the absence of Blake Griffin, it was a good opportunity.
The Frenchman finally had a chance: 19 minutes. He put it to good use by signing 13 points at 4/10 including 1/3 at 3-pts, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 interception.
“It’s a question of opportunity. I said it from day one. He’s in a tough spot to play behind Blake (Griffin) and Jerami (Grant) at Post 4. He works every day to find his place. All he needs is an opportunity and a chance and he took advantage of that and I’m proud of the way he played, defended, been on the rebound, spoke, led the team a positive way. There were a lot of good things and the future will be bright for Sekou in this league. ” Dwane Casey
All Mykhailiuk, who also has little playing time, shone with 15 points at 4/6 including 3/4 at 3-pts. With a horrific record of 3 wins and 13 losses and while the priority was given to two things: developing young people and trying to win, it may already be necessary to change strategy. The Pistons, barring a miracle, will not play the playoffs, and these young people who are supposedly part of the core should be given the opportunity to develop.
“Our record is bad, 3-13… and I’m not here to lose, neither are the players. But yes there is a lot of progress and a lot of positive things about Sekou and Svi. I loved the way they came in. I’ve said it before, especially for Sekou, he hasn’t had a chance to show it, but his opportunity is going to come. It happens. He’s going to be here and in this league for a long time. What does he has ? 19, 20 years old? They are ready, they behave like pros. That’s the important thing, you have to work and be ready for an opportunity tonight Sekou really took advantage of his opportunity, not just in scoring, but in his way of defending, of speaking, he was positive, and he knew exactly what to do. I’m really excited to have seen this. ” Dwane Casey
Note that after the meeting Sekou stayed to do a working session and it is to be hoped that during the next match he does not find himself once again nailed to the bench.
Sekou Doumbouya had one of his better nights of recent with 13 pts off the bench. He stuck around after the game to get some additional shots up. pic.twitter.com/1KtTjYkUHZ
— Johnny Kane (@JohnnyKaneFSD) January 24, 2021
???????? Sekou.
13 PTS and 4 REB against the Sixers, #DetroitUp s’incline 114-110. pic.twitter.com/CCZMB3jCyn
— NBA France (@NBAFRANCE) January 24, 2021
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