Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | French |
| Date of Birth | 02/04/2004 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Saint-Maurice, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Sidy Cissoko
10/11/2026
Sidy Cissoko earned his first start of the 2026-27 season when the Portland Trail Blazers replaced Scoot Henderson in the starting lineup for a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He had been averaging solid minutes off the bench in the early season before the change.
19/11/2025
Sidy Cissoko made his first career NBA start in a game against the Chicago Bulls. The appearance came during his first full season of regular rotation minutes with Portland.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Sidy Cissoko is a French professional basketball player who plays as a guard and forward for the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA. He is a wing known for energy, versatility and perimeter defense, and has been a rotation player for Portland since 2025. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 6 in |
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| Weight | 220 lbs |
| Jersey Number | 91 |
Personal Life
| Early Life | Grew up in France and played basketball from a young age. |
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| Move to Spain | Moved to Spain in 2017, at 13, to join a youth academy. |
Career
| Draft | Selected 44th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft (second round) by the San Antonio Spurs. |
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| G League | Played for G League Ignite, becoming the first European player to sign with the team. |
| NBA Teams |
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| Recent Season | Became a regular rotation player for Portland in the 2025-26 season, including multiple starts. |
| Current Season (2026-27) | Has come off the bench for most of the early season and was moved into the starting lineup on 10/11/2026 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. |
Favourites
| Idol | Kyrie Irving |
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Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Defense-first, versatile wing known for energy and perimeter shooting. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began his career in the NBA after being waived and later re-signed with Portland on a two-way deal. | |
| 2. Was once shorter than most of his teammates as a youth, which motivated his early interest in basketball. | |
| 3. Was invited to the 2022 Nike Hoop Summit in Portland, Oregon, playing for the World Team. |
