With the No. 25 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Knicks selected small forward Pacome Dadiet, out of France.
By the Numbers
- Age: 18 (born July 27, 2005)
- Height: 6-foot-8
- Weight: 210
- 2023 Numbers: In 59 games with German side Ratiopharm Ulm: Averaged 6.6 points on 53 percent shooting (38.3 percent on threes) with 2.3 rebounds, 0.6 assists and 0.5 steals in 15.3 minutes per game.
Prospect Overview
Sports Illustrated: A French wing with good size, Dadiet is extremely skilled and has a strong frame that he is still growing into. He has a good natural feel for the game and is seemingly just scratching the surface of his potential on both ends.
While he’s still learning to create for himself at a high level, he is a proven shot-maker. As an off-ball threat, he can knock down shots from all over, but he needs to be more assertive as a scorer to really reach his ceiling. He’s also a smart cutter and has a good sense of understanding how to score. He’s also a reliable free throw shooter, which is another reason it’s easy to buy into his shot translating.
The Ringer: Skilled shooter off the dribble. He’s comfortable pulling up from midrange, whether it’s stopping on a dime or stepping back. If he extends his range, he could become a major scoring machine. Good shooting potential off the catch. He isn’t yet a knockdown guy but has smooth form and soft touch on free throws and layups.
Decisive attacker off the dribble with a good first step and the burst to turn the corner. He’s capable of finishing comfortably using either hand with touch layups or finishing with power when he has room to take off...
Minuses: Too sloppy with the ball. He makes inaccurate passes, telegraphs the ball to teammates, and lacks awareness when defenders are lurking nearby as he handles.
NBA Comparison
The Ringer: Shades of Michael Finley