Again holder against the Rockets, Theo Maledon was very clumsy this Wednesday night. So the Frenchman decided to manage in defense, where he traumatized poor Victor Oladipo with a Kawhi Leonard action.
In the starting 5 for a few games, Théo Maledon has the opportunity to gain a lot of experience with the Thunder. Proof of his status as a rookie, he has alternated between good and bad since this change, but we imagine that his coach is satisfied with him. The Frenchman took his chance and does not hesitate to do what is necessary to win matches.
Recently he planted a very nice 6/6 behind the bow and with a new career record as a bonus. But this Wednesday night, against the Rockets, he had a much more difficult night with a 2/12 shooting.
Théo finished with 6 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds but above all 6 steals! A great feat in defense where the leader shone, which allowed Oklahoma City to gain the upper hand over Houston: 104-87. As a bonus, the Frenchie offered a good streak against Victor Oladipo, who even recalls Kawhi Leonard.
Theo ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/4Ymr1BiKCh
– Let’s talk NBA (@ParlonsNBA) February 4, 2021
The ball is totally torn from the hands, and without any respect. If the action reminds Kawhi, it is because the Clippers winger is a regular in the genre. Last week, this is what he did to poor De’Aaron Fox:
Kawhi Leonard’s hands are crazy. Just ripped it out of De’Aaron Fox’s hands ????????????pic.twitter.com/7KkCk3lcFW
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) January 21, 2021
In short, a nice move from Théo Maledon. The latter manages to show himself elsewhere than in attack, very useful during difficult shooting evenings.
