Open Thread: Spurs fans are pumped about Guerschon Yabusele
The French power forward made his presence known to all during the 2024 Olympics
He was getting “MVP” shouts as French basketball fans were losing their minds. No, I’m not talking about Victor Wembanyama, I am talking about Guerschon Yabusele.
I’m talking about the guy who posterized LeBron James during the Olympic gold medal match.
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@CatSteenkeste pic.twitter.com/F9zh6M7rWg
— Guerschon Yabusele (@yabusele28) August 11, 2024
He scored 20 points in France’s effort to send Team USA home with a silver medal. And although his summer goal ended unsuccessfully, Yabusele put his name into many conversations.
Social media has blown up with both pundits and basketball fans — many of them specifically Spurs fans — wanting to see the power forward back in the NBA. This time for the Silver & Black.
Yabusele spent two years with the Boston Celtics, spending much of his rookie season switching between the Celtics and their G-League affiliate Maine Red Claws.
With his limited playing time hindering stats, there was not enough to garner him attention, so after being waived, Guerschon returned to playing overseas.
He currently plays for Real Madrid, which most recently won the Liga ACB Championship.
Yabusele is using his international acclaim to throw his chapeau back toward the NBA.
Wemby’s teammate Guerschon Yabusele, who won over fans at the Olympics was drafted & played for the Celtics from 2017 to 2019 in a total of 74 games. His agents at CAA have reportedly gotten calls from several teams but his buy-out may be too pricey. #Magic #Cavs #Spurs #Sixers pic.twitter.com/hT9q3fMapX
— SpursRΞPORT (@SpursReporter) August 12, 2024
And Spurs fans could not be more excited about pairing the French bulldog with his silver medal teammate.
Wemby and Yabusele are doing everything that they can to keep France within striking distance (as are the refs, tbh).
USA’s gonna win going away if France doesn’t hit their 3s, though.
Wouldn’t mind if the Spurs looked into signing Yabusele. He’s a great cutter off the ball.
— HobbyistObservations, cis (@HobbyistBrendan) August 10, 2024
Spurs should sign Yabusele asap
— Trinity Best (@bballTrinity) August 10, 2024
I’ve seen enough. @spurs sign Yabusele ASAP!!!
— Spurs Lead (@SpursLead) August 10, 2024
It wouldn’t hurt to surround Wemby with players who make him comfortable both on and off the court. And it might not cost too much to figure it out.
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