Open Thread: The Spurs brush up on French basketball terms
Jan 23, 2025
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It’s nice when you understand what is being called on the court This trip the Spurs are making has to be an amazing opportunity for the basketball fans who never get this close to the game. And having native Frenchmen on the trip should really elevate the experience. In addition to Victor Wembanyama and Sidy Cissoko, Spurs legend Tony Parker also made the trip with the team.
But what about the rest of the players? For them, this has got to be an adventure of a lifetime.
Some of the San Antonio Spurs even boned up on their French basketball terminology for the trip overseas.
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For this video, Sidy Cissoko was obviously a ringer. But for Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes, there was some effort and interpretation.
Jeremy, as always, was confident and put his best foot forward.
Keldon, on the other hand, wasn’t as hopeful that the non-French speaking members of the team were going to guess any of the terms. He should definitely travel with an interpreter at all times.
Enjoy, and Go Spurs Go!
Or Allez les éperons allez!
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