Here he is, the fifth Frenchman selected in this 2024 NBA Draft! Melvin Ajinça was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in 51st position. The former Saint-Quentin player is heading to Texas.
After Zaccharie Risacher in 1, Alexandre Sarr in 2, Tidjane Salaün in 6 and Pacôme Dadiet in 25, Melvin Ajinça in 51. The former Saint-Quentin player was selected by the Dallas Mavericks. The Frenchman does not have exactly the same style of play as his cousin Alexis. A left-handed winger, he is a player who is very comfortable in attack. Fast, physical and a good shooter, Melvin Ajinça is capable of making a wide variety of shots. He is one of those players who often have more success when they are defended than wide open. The harder the shot, the more Melvin enjoys it. He is also a very agile prospect for his size and inspired in the game without the ball.
MELVIN AJINCA DRAFTED BY THE MAVS!! pic.twitter.com/HwOJL2Qas5
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Melvin Ajinça is not joining just any team. The Dallas Mavericks were finalists last season in the NBA. The Frenchman will be able to share the court with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, two of the best ball handlers of all time. He will thus have exceptional mentors from whom he will be able to draw inspiration from the start of his NBA career. On the wings, the profiles that the Texan team has are rather defensive, which is rather logical to surround the stars of the back-court, but Melvin Ajinça has something different to bring. He can hope, why not, a role of spark coming off the bench when the magicians rest.
Five French drafted again this year, it’s absolutely exceptional and we can’t wait to see all these boys play on the NBA courts next season. Congratulations to Zaccharie, Alexandre, Tidjane, Pacôme and Melvin!
