History of Mohamed Diawara in Timeline

Mohamed Diawara is a French professional basketball player currently playing for the New York Knicks in the NBA. Before joining the Knicks, he played for Cholet Basket in the LNB Élite. Diawara is a power forward who stands at 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters).

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April 2005: Mohamed Diawara Born

In April 2005, Mohamed Diawara was born. He is a French professional basketball player.

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2020: Trained at INSEP

In 2020, Diawara was trained at the French academy INSEP.

2021: Moved to Paris Basketball

In the summer of 2021, Diawara moved to Paris Basketball and made his first appearances in the French first division during the 2021-22 season.

2022: Played at the FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup

In 2022, Diawara played for the France under-17 basketball team at the FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup, in which his team won the bronze medal.

2022: Best Player at Basketball Without Borders

In the summer of 2022, Diawara was named the best player at the Basketball Without Borders talent scouting event organized by FIBA and the NBA in Milan.

December 2023: Loaned to Poitiers Basket 86

In December 2023, Diawara was loaned to second-division club Poitiers Basket 86.

2024: Signed by Cholet Basket

During the 2024 summer break, Diawara was signed by first-division club Cholet Basket.

June 2025: Drafted by Los Angeles Clippers, Traded to New York Knicks

On 26 June 2025, Diawara was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 51st overall pick of the second round of the 2025 NBA draft, and then his rights were traded to the New York Knicks.

December 2025: Career-High 18 Points Against Pelicans

On 29 December 2025, Diawara recorded a career-high 18 points in 18 minutes against the New Orleans Pelicans, making all 4 of his three-point shots.

March 2026: Scored 14 Points Against Spurs

On 1 March 2026, Diawara scored 14 points in just 15 minutes off the bench against the San Antonio Spurs, on 5-14 (35.7%) shooting, also securing 4 rebounds. The Knicks beat the Spurs 114-89, ending the Spurs' eleven-game winning streak, despite strong play from Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.