Charlotte Hornets' Tidjane Salaun and Moussa Diabate are part of a burgeoning trend, bringing European talent to the NBA. Salaun, drafted sixth overall, embodies the merging of cultures, having spent summers training in Texas. Both players, hailing from Paris, share a commitment to hard work, which Diabate admires in Salaun's disciplined routine and potential. Their friendship, sparked by a shared language and cultural background, strengthens their bond as they aim to elevate the Hornets' future.