Pacôme Dadiet
Pacôme Djenon Dadiet was born on July 27, 2005, in Aubagne, France. He is a French professional basketball player who plays as a small forward or shooting guard, shooting with his right hand. He currently plays for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and wears jersey number 4. Dadiet is 2.06 m tall and weighs 95 kg. His Instagram handle is pax_1_. Dadiet’s early basketball career included stints with Saint-Charles Charenton and Centre fédéral before joining Paris Basketball. He made his LNB Pro A debut for the Paris Basketball main team in October 2021, at age 16, scoring seven points in eight minutes. He played for Paris Basketball from 2021 to 2022. He then played for OrangeAcademy in 2023 and then for Ratiopharm Ulm from 2023 to 2024. During his time at Ratiopharm Ulm, he was highlighted in October 2023. In the 2024 NBA Draft, Pacôme Dadiet was selected by the New York Knicks in the 1st round as the 25th overall pick. His NBA debut is scheduled for October 22, 2024. As of the 2024-2025 season, he has one year of experience. He is also affiliated with the Westchester Knicks, the G-League team of the New York Knicks. Recent news about Dadiet indicates his current situation with the New York Knicks. There have been discussions about his playing time and potential trade. Reports suggest that the Knicks are trying to find playing time for young players like Dadiet and Tyler Kolek. The team’s focus on winning a championship quickly has led to young prospects like Dadiet being out of the main rotation, with expectations that he will develop in the G League. He appeared in the Knicks’ preseason game against the Sixers, which some interpreted as a showcase for a possible trade. However, he was not heavily used in the last preseason game. The Knicks did not trade Dadiet after Malcolm Brogdon’s retirement, but his long-term future with the team and the guarantee of a regular spot in the rotation are still a matter of speculation.
