Knicks’ 2nd Round Athletic Freak Elects to Stick It Out in New York Despite Uncertain Future

Cholet Basket Announces Knicks' Diawara Headed To NBA

Mohamed Diawara, the forward selected last month with the 51st pick in the draft, is headed to the NBA, according to his former team. Cholet Basket published a social media post on Friday bidding farewell to Diawara and wishing him the best as he heads stateside (Twitter link). While there are no details yet on what kind of contract Diawara will be signing, the update from Cholet Basket indicates that Diawara will be joining the Knicks, who acqu…

Knicks’ 2nd round athletic freak elects to stick it out in New York despite uncertain future

John Jones-Imagn ImagesJohn Jones-Imagn Images After the New York Knicks drafted France native Mohamed Diawara in the late second round of this year’s draft, many were uncertain if he had a future with them. After playing a Summer League stint with the team, there is more clarity on what his future holds. Mohamed Diawara to continue career with the Knicks Diawara has decided to stay in the United States and pursue a career with the Knicks rather…