When the Charlotte Hornets brought in Moussa Diabate with one of their two-way deals, they were probably pleasantly surprised that they had stumbled onto one of the most promising young rebounders in the league. Now, some folks outside Charlotte have also begun to notice.
He has definitely come a long way, as he secured a standard contract with the Hornets before the 2024-25 campaign ended. The organization has yet to guarantee his contract for the 2025-26 season officially, but that appears to be a foregone conclusion, especially because of his knack for cleaning the glass.
Fred Katz of The Athletic recently offered praises for Diabate on "The Zach Lowe Show," although they can be misconstrued as backhanded compliments.