Mohamed Diawara has become a revelation for the New York Knicks, but the party may already be over following the addition of Jeremy Sochan.
After being released by the San Antonio Spurs, the No. 9 pick from the 2022 draft is signing a rest-of-season contract with New York. His arrival immediately puts Diawara’s minutes in jeopardy.
Drafted 51st overall this past June, the 20-year-old has taken on a larger role inside Mike Brown’s rotation amid absences from Deuce McBride, and more recently, OG Anunoby. During this time, he’s turned heads with his defensive versatility, including moments in which he’s bankrupted other teams’ one-on-one possessions, and a higher comfort level on the offensive end.