Knicks Bulletin: Signed a deal with head coach worth 2.5 million for playing due to,What’s the reason? Nothing more than a hearty welcome to Pacome Dadiet, the newest member of the New York Knicks organization.
Dadiet talked briefly after the first day of the draft, when the Knicks selected him with the 25th choice, and addressed a few questions posed by media members attending the event. This is what the young Frenchman had to say.“I believed in myself, I worked a lot, I stayed confident.” Regarding what he can offer the Knicks… “I think I’m really versatile, but I can also bring what a rookie needs to bring in a team.” “Bring some energy, being able to grab a rebound and push the ball, but also knock down shots.”
The Knicks transferred choice 24 in the 2024 draft to the Washington Wizards in return for picks 26 and 51. After that, the Knicks sold choice No. 26 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in return for five second-round picks in 2025 and 2027. With the 25th choice in the first round, the Knicks selected French forward Pacome Dadiet from German team Ratiopharm Ulm. Dadiet, a 6-foot-8 winger, is still 18 years old. In 59 games with Ratiopharm Ulm in 2024, he averaged 6.6 points on 53 percent shooting (38.3 from three), 2.3 rebounds, 0.6 assists, and 0.5 steals while playing 15.3 minutes per game.