Mohamed Diawara has opted to begin his NBA career with the New York Knicks after being drafted 51st overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. His former team, Cholet Basket, announced this decision and expressed gratitude for his contributions. Diawara, who arrived from Paris in 2024 and recently won a gold medal at the U20 Euro with the French National Team, has shown significant potential in the Summer League, leading to the Knicks likely offering him a two-way contract for the upcoming season. He averaged 5.8 points and 3.1 rebounds last season in France.
"Arrived from Paris in the summer of 2024 and recently a gold medalist at the U20 Euro with the French National Team, Mohamed Diawara had a clear goal: to join the NBA."
"Cholet Basket would like to warmly thank him for his dedication, motivation, and professionalism. Good luck in this new chapter @mo_dwra. We wish you the very best moving forward!"
"His performance in the Summer League must have convinced the Knicks brass, who should have seen enough to offer the Frenchman a two-way contract for next year."
"Mohamed Diawara is staying in New York City. The 20-year-old French forward, drafted by the New York Knicks with the 51st overall pick in June..."
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