steady, tough Milwaukee guard with veteran instincts
In the 2013-14 season, Thierno Niang gave Milwaukee a rugged, experienced backcourt presence, averaging 2.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in 20 appearances with four starts, and his earlier two-year Panthers run finished at 2.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game.[4][9] His calling card was toughness: reports described him as a player the Panthers missed for his grit and back-into-the-action reliability after injury, while later coverage praised his ball-handling, rim pressure and outside shot.[7][10] If you want a guard who brings edge, poise and international pedigree, Niang fits the “glue guy who competes every possession” mold.[10]
