Barely a week after the Thunder cut him loose, Ousmane Dieng showed up against his former teammates on their home floor and had the game of his life.
His 19 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, and four blocks led the Milwaukee Bucks to a convincing victory in just his third game with the team. Dieng's performance also sent a clear message to the franchise that drafted him, where he won a championship last season but never cracked the rotation: all he needed was a chance.
Outcast in OKC, Dieng has been an instant hit in larger role for Bucks
The Thunder took Dieng 11th overall in the 2022 draft, investing in a stretch big who can also play the wing.