Pacome Dadiet is a professional basketball player for the New York Knicks as of 2024. Dadiet was selected by the New York Knicks as the 25th pick in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft. He has experience playing for Paris Basketball and Ratiopharm Ulm, which are part of the French LNB Pro A and the German Basketball Bundesliga respectively. Dadiet began his NBA career on October 22, 2024, against the Boston Celtics and scored three points.
Dadiet has shown his performances and determination to get to the NBA level. He has been described as a versatile player who can score and also defend and has demonstrated great two-way potential at times. He first joined the club Saint-Charles Charenton in 2011 and was there till 2020. In his time there, he honed his skills and later joined the youth program of Paris Basketball in the 2021-22 season, averaging 17.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. He then started his professional career for Paris Basketball and featured sporadically in the main team throughout the 2021-22 season. He later joined Ratiopharm Ulm in 2023 and played for the developmental team, OrangeAcademy. He averaged 16.0 points and 4.2 rebounds per game during his OrangeAcademy stint. Following his stint in Ratiopharm Ulm, he declared for the 2024 NBA Draft and was picked with the 25th overall pick in the first round of the draft by the New York Knicks, who then assigned him to play for the Westchester Knicks in the G-League to further hone his skills.
What is Pacôme Dadiet’s nationality?
Pacôme Dadiet holds French nationality. He was born on July 27, 2005. As of 2024. Dadiet has represented France at the 2021 FIBA U16 European Challengers. He appeared in five games while averaging six points and 1.4 rebounds per game. He has also represented France at the 2022 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup, where his contributions helped France win a bronze medal.
Pacôme Dadiet’s hometown
Pacôme Dadiet grew up Aubagne, France and is of Ivorian descent.
Pacôme Dadiet’s birthplace
Pacôme Dadiet was born in Aubagne, France. Dadiet also has an older brother, Maxence, who is also a professional basketball player. Interestingly, his brother chose to represent the Ivory Coast national team on the international stage.
FAQs on Pacôme Dadiet
A. Pacôme Dadiet plays for the Westchester Knicks in the NBA G-League as of December 2024.
A. Pacôme Dadiet plays at the Small Forward/ Shooting Guard position.
A. Pacôme Dadiet is 19 years old, as of December 2024.
A. Pacôme Dadiet is 6 feet and 8 inches tall.
