The New York Knicks have found several players breakout onto the scene during the 2025-26 campaign.
The most recent coming-out party came on Monday night, when rookie Mohamed Diawara earned a starting nod in the wake of Josh Hart's absence and, in turn, erupted for 18 points and two steals while shooting 7-for-9 from the floor and a perfect 4-for-4 from deep in what ended up being a hard-fought 130-125 win over the Pelicans.
At face value, what this performance showcased is that the second-round pick has the makings of potentially becoming a quality, two-way contributor in the association one day.