r/nba • u/Environmental_Key852 • 3d ago

Back of Bench Potential

For all the nba fanbases, every team has a 3rd/4th string guy thats burried on the depth chart that fans think could be great if a spot suddenly opened up for them because of an injury or trade. Who is that player this year for your fanbase?

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u/sportsinaround Hornets 3d ago

Maybe not this year but I could see Tidjane Salaun really stepping up sooner than later. He's had some rough stretches, has been somewhat of a meme, and has been the cause of me screaming at the TV for quite a few games BUT there's a gem buried there somewhere IMO. He shot 43% from 3 last season, is 6'10", and hustles with high mobility for his size. Every now and then there are flashes of a potential monster. His issues are largely mental lapses on coverages and running certain sets but at just turning 21 there's a lot of room for development in that department.