Tidjane Salaün Jersey Number Revealed

Hornets reveal Tidjane Salaün will wear #31. French rookie set to join Charlotte's young core at California Summer League.

Get ready to support the Hornets by visiting their online store and grabbing a jersey with the newly revealed number of Tidjane Salaün - #31. This 18-year-old French player has decided to stick with the number he wore while playing for Chole Basket in France. Salaün will join the ranks of Kurt Rambis, Randolph Keys, Ron Grandison, Malik Rose, Jamal Sampson, James Southerland, Joe Chealy, and Nathan Mensah as the ninth player to wear the number 31 for the Hornets.

With high expectations from the Hornets, Salaün has the potential to become the best player to ever wear the number 31 for Charlotte. As the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Salaün is considered a raw talent with immense upside due to his skills, physique, and work ethic. He is expected to complement the current core of LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Mark Williams seamlessly.

Fans will have the chance to see Salaün in action wearing the number 31 for the first time at the California Summer League on July 6th against the San Antonio Spurs. Following this, the Hornets will head to Las Vegas for the Summer League starting on July 12th. Salaün will benefit from being coached by Charles Lee, the Hornets' new head coach, during this summer league, as building a strong relationship with the coach early on will be crucial for his development. Get ready to witness Salaün's journey with the Hornets as he aims to make a mark in the NBA.