Bilal Coulibaly completed his sophomore NBA season averaging 12.3 factors, 5.0 rebounds and three.4 assists. Though his three-point share dipped to twenty-eight.1 p.c, he proved he has the makings of a core piece for the Wizards because of his elite defensive expertise.
The seventh choose of the 2023 draft sat down with HoopsHype in Cairo, the place he was attending the Egypt Cup Closing, the Jr. NBA League Finals and serving to the Al Hassan Basis, to debate his sport, Victor Wembanyama, Eurobasket and extra.
Bilal Coulibaly: It’s, yeah, I used to be about to say it’s my first time right here. My sister’s been right here earlier than and he or she informed me it was good, however I used to be not anticipating that really. It’s higher than I believed, so I prefer it.
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BC: Yeah, I’ve watched numerous him. I’ve watched numerous his video games. He’s participant. He doesn’t make any actually huge errors. He’s taking part in good basketball when he has to, he’s not forcing it. He can rating, move the ball, rebound, do something on the courtroom.
BC: I’m engaged on my sport lots. I’ll deal with my deal with and my three-point taking pictures so I can come again and really feel method smoother and extra comfy on the courtroom. I’ll be in DC, I’ll be most likely in Dallas for a bit of bit too as a result of my company is predicated there, so I’ll be figuring out with them. I’ll be in France too so wherever I’m going I’ll be engaged on my sport.
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BC: For certain, yeah. As quickly as I stepped on the courtroom in my second season, I felt like the sport slowed down a bit of bit, really lots. It was simply simpler to get to the edges, to make stops. I might learn the sport method simpler.
BC: The Hawks video games versus Trae Younger as a result of defensively I felt like I used to be in all places. It was some nice two-way performances.
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BC: De’Aaron Fox simply because he’s actually, actually quick, man.
BC: Loads. I didn’t speak with them, however yeah, I’ve watched numerous them. I preserve watching numerous them within the playoffs. Sadly, the Clippers are out, however I nonetheless watch Mikal Bridges. He’s completed a terrific job defensively. Within the first two video games in opposition to the Celtics, he had these two stops. That’s actually spectacular for a participant. The anticipation was loopy, I beloved it.
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BC: Amen Thompson will be a type of two-way gamers, I imply he’s already confirmed it. He’s completed a terrific job within the playoffs. Enjoying good protection in opposition to Steph Curry isn’t simple! Even offensively, he’s right here making baskets. He’s been top-of-the-line gamers in Houston in his first playoffs, so it’s spectacular.
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BC: I don’t know lots about it however I simply talked to his dad and mom and so they informed me he was feeling higher.
Are you fearful concerning the enhance in blood clot instances?
BC: There’s been some dangerous finish of careers like that however the guys had been outdated and it was a very long time in the past. Now, every little thing is totally different. The analysis that folks do is method totally different. I’m certain he’ll get via it.
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BC: Yeah, I’m planning to go. I’ve talked with everyone within the group, and everyone agreed so there’s no drawback about it.
