Penciled in as a key piece of the Hornets’ young core, the 19-year-old Frenchman Salaün is slowly getting acclimated to his new environment.

The Charlotte Hornets have the ultimate mystery in their newest rookie Tidjane Salaün. The Hornets seem to be excited about their 6th overall pick, but they’re also aware he’s a work in progress. Salaün showed flashes of his potential during the Summer League,

Nearly every known defensive jingle that blares in NBA arenas, imploring the crowd to get louder when the opposing team has the ball, blasted throughout the Duke University facility as the Charlotte Hornets wrapped up their first official practice in preparation for the 2024-25 season on Tuesday.