Janelle Salaün is in the middle of the best year of her basketball career.
She’s playing in the EuroLeague Women Final Four for Villeneuve-d’Ascq LM. A couple of days later, she may get drafted to the WNBA. This summer, she’ll play in the Olympics with the French national team in her hometown of Paris. Get to know one of the most talented young stars of European basketball.
Your younger brother, Tidjane, is also a serious baller and has earned the nickname “The French Rui Hachimura.” What do you think would be the nickname for Janelle Salaün? In other words, is there a player you try to model your play after or try to emulate?
I appreciate the comparison, but I don’t really aim for any particular nickname. I believe in being authentic to myself and my own style of play. However, I do draw inspiration from watching NBA players like Kevin Durant and Anthony Edwards. Their skills, versatility and determination on the court are something I admire and try to learn from. Ultimately, I strive to develop my own unique identity as a player while taking cues from the greats of the game.
