The Hornets selected Tidjane Salaun with the No. 6 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Salaun, an 18-year-old forward from France, has been playing for Cholet Basket since 2021. A smooth forward who reportedly has a 7-foot-2 wingspan, he averaged 9.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.4 3-pointers in 22.7 minutes per game this season. Salaun starred at the 2023 Basketball Without Borders camp during NBA All-Star Weekend, and the potential is there for him to be a problem on both ends of the floor at either forward position. The height of Salaun’s NBA ceiling depends on his growth as a perimeter shooter and playmaker, as the physical tools and motor are there for him to be an impactful defender. He’ll be an intriguing option who could see plenty of minutes right out of the gate for the rebuilding Hornets.