Tidjane Salaün in the G-League Finals with Greensboro!
Jan 21, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (31) enters the arena before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images
After a solid developmental season, Tidjane Salaün (6’9″, 20 years old) keeps hitting new milestones with the Greensboro Swarm. The French big/wing punched his ticket to the G-League Finals after his team’s decisive win over Osceola.
EASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS🐝#10YearsOfSwarm | #SwarmOn pic.twitter.com/ShXyUiIw54
— Greensboro Swarm (@greensboroswarm) April 6, 2026
Greensboro rolls through the East and reaches the Finals
The Greensboro Swarm, the Charlotte Hornets’ G-League affiliate, dominated the Eastern Conference Finals with a 134-121 victory over the Osceola Magic.
In a largely controlled performance, Greensboro led from start to finish, building a lead of up to 19 points before holding off the opposition’s comeback attempts in the second half.
EASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS🎉
First ever Conference win in Swarm history! The Swarm are headed to the @nbagleague Finals presented by @google#10YearsOfSwarm | #SwarmOn pic.twitter.com/1CDz2SUiNd
— Greensboro Swarm (@greensboroswarm) April 6, 2026
The Swarm will face the Stockton Kings in the Finals in a best-of-three series starting April 8.
Salaün active in a well-rounded team performance
Starting in this conference final, Tidjane Salaün delivered a solid showing despite struggling from beyond the arc:
- 17 points
- 8 rebounds
- 2 steals
- 5/13 from the field (1/9 from three) in 32 minutes
Already at 10 points by halftime, the former Cholet Basket prospect contributed to the collective effort of a very balanced team, with six players scoring 10 or more points.
Stolen by the Frenchman #10YearsOfSwarm | #SwarmOn pic.twitter.com/u34lMzy7D2
— Greensboro Swarm (@greensboroswarm) April 5, 2026
Coming off the bench, Terrell Brown Jr. (24 points) was a key contributor, while Liam McNeeley (20 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists) also made a significant impact.
A real shot at a championship
Greensboro was virtually unthreatened throughout these G-League playoffs, spending only a matter of seconds behind on the scoreboard across their entire Eastern Conference run.
For Tidjane Salaün, this Finals matchup against the Stockton Kings represents a major opportunity to cap his American season with a title and continue building momentum in his development.
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