Small correction : France didn't try to naturalize Embiid, he was the one asking for it, the federation jumped on the occasion, only for Embiid to change his mind after he and his family had their french passport, that is why he is so disliked in France now :/
Let's see his 1st full season in french pro league and in european champions league with Saint Quentin. But clearly he's special. Allez SQBB! Allez Nolan! 💙🤍 🇨🇵
As a French I agree about Sarr. To be fair I feel like the NA fans and scouts were much more optimistic about him than us French. Our national media (who usually like to hype as much as they can french talents) didnt say much about Sarr before the NA media machine started hyping him up. That in itself says a lot. I understand the potential but to me he was drafted so much higher than what he showed for now. Hope he can prove me wrong. And yes, Traore is the next big thing after Wemby and arrives at a perfect timing for the French National team. He is oozing with potential, and is a legit top 3 pick. Lightning fast 1st step, good size, superb scorer, can distribute and can be really decent shooter from deep. To me he would have been the first pick without much debate if Cooper Flagg wasn't there.
@@jack.charlesc4750 the Spurs would need to tank big to get him, and they probably won't. Given the trades and acquisitions they did, they probably aim for the playins.
Search Sylvain Francisco it’s a french guard that is one of the best handler in euroleague he wasn’t pick in the national team cause he is 6’2, but is a really good offensive player
@@TownGod francisco is good but he is more of an undersized shooting guard than a point guard, which is also why he wasn't selected for this Olymoic campaign. Same for Hifi. Good scorers, but not great distributors.
In fact the main issue of the French national team will be the point guard position (not all the guard positions). Our team will have decent players at the shooting guard position (Okobo, Hifi, Cordinier, Fournier, Coulibaly, etc). I Hope Hifi and Cordinier got an NBA contract and reach that level (or play in a big EuroLeague team such as Real Madrid). I also hope Coulibaly develops his offensive bag in the NBA. However, at the point guard position we have no one except Nolan Traoré (who is a work in progress). Strazel, Maledon, and Sylvain Francisco can play point guard but I have doubts they will improve and be greatter players. Hayes can also play point guard for the team. However, he needs to put his shits together and work harder lool. I truly believe in a healthier working environment than Detroit and surrounded by good people, he can improve and become the point guard France needs.
Nolan Traoré is tremendous, next 2025 draft, top five 2025 draft, 🤔 Top three... I think he can be better than TP... The same skills and speed with a 3 pt shoot... Impressive...France 2028🥶
Heurtel is 35, never was a superstar and currently plays in a shitty championship. Since the French team went to finals without him, we can officially say that his international career is over. 😃
He choosed to represent USA. According to FIBA rules he cannot represent other country in the future. He will play teamUSA in LA28 or retire from Olympics altogether.
Small correction : France didn't try to naturalize Embiid, he was the one asking for it, the federation jumped on the occasion, only for Embiid to change his mind after he and his family had their french passport, that is why he is so disliked in France now :/
Nolan Traore U18 game : 🔥🔥🔥
45 points
50 evaluation
6 rebounds
9 assists
The future is brigh
Let's see his 1st full season in french pro league and in european champions league with Saint Quentin.
But clearly he's special.
Allez SQBB! Allez Nolan!
💙🤍
🇨🇵
@@hervelens Exactement ! Allez SQBB👌
Very nice video. Would love it if you can make a scouting breakdown on Ben Saraf. The FIBA U-18 EuroBasket MVP.
As a French I agree about Sarr. To be fair I feel like the NA fans and scouts were much more optimistic about him than us French. Our national media (who usually like to hype as much as they can french talents) didnt say much about Sarr before the NA media machine started hyping him up. That in itself says a lot. I understand the potential but to me he was drafted so much higher than what he showed for now. Hope he can prove me wrong.
And yes, Traore is the next big thing after Wemby and arrives at a perfect timing for the French National team. He is oozing with potential, and is a legit top 3 pick. Lightning fast 1st step, good size, superb scorer, can distribute and can be really decent shooter from deep. To me he would have been the first pick without much debate if Cooper Flagg wasn't there.
Nolan will be in spurs roster !!!!
If so, that will be crazy
@@jack.charlesc4750 the Spurs would need to tank big to get him, and they probably won't. Given the trades and acquisitions they did, they probably aim for the playins.
Search Sylvain Francisco it’s a french guard that is one of the best handler in euroleague he wasn’t pick in the national team cause he is 6’2, but is a really good offensive player
@@TownGod francisco is good but he is more of an undersized shooting guard than a point guard, which is also why he wasn't selected for this Olymoic campaign. Same for Hifi. Good scorers, but not great distributors.
In fact the main issue of the French national team will be the point guard position (not all the guard positions). Our team will have decent players at the shooting guard position (Okobo, Hifi, Cordinier, Fournier, Coulibaly, etc). I Hope Hifi and Cordinier got an NBA contract and reach that level (or play in a big EuroLeague team such as Real Madrid). I also hope Coulibaly develops his offensive bag in the NBA. However, at the point guard position we have no one except Nolan Traoré (who is a work in progress). Strazel, Maledon, and Sylvain Francisco can play point guard but I have doubts they will improve and be greatter players. Hayes can also play point guard for the team. However, he needs to put his shits together and work harder lool. I truly believe in a healthier working environment than Detroit and surrounded by good people, he can improve and become the point guard France needs.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
28 Olympics is France best shot. Will be the weakest team USA team since 04.
They won't be competing only against the USA
@@zombie92110 , Serbia, Germany, Canada, Australia
France will be a bit too young for my liking. Would not be surprised if a more seasoned team beats us before the final
Nolan Traoré is tremendous, next 2025 draft, top five 2025 draft, 🤔 Top three... I think he can be better than TP... The same skills and speed with a 3 pt shoot... Impressive...France 2028🥶
Better than TP chill man TP is so under rated.
😂😂😂😂😂
@@Psytripification No on the contrary, I have a high admiration for the Career of TP! So my comment is not innocent! and I said "can be" not will be
We got silver olympics medal without any PG that can shoot...
And without any shooter 😂
😅hey mate we went to the olympics without Thomas heurtel !!! Because playing in russia !!
Heurtel is 35, never was a superstar and currently plays in a shitty championship. Since the French team went to finals without him, we can officially say that his international career is over. 😃
The kid is special.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 y esta pitirija? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Embiid has been naturalized French.
He choosed to represent USA. According to FIBA rules he cannot represent other country in the future. He will play teamUSA in LA28 or retire from Olympics altogether.
Yes! Just to be naturalized by the USA just after, activited his contracts, played JO and make money! Well done et surtout well play. Enjoy
wwe have francisco, heurtel, or okobo and hifi but our coach didn't took them
Heurtel is not coming back