Pacôme Dadiet

Content to save their best efforts for a different day with their chance at a season-opening victory entirely dimmed, the New York Knicks shifted their sights towards youthful talents with bright futures. Among the many qualifying talents to take the floor under that description during the fourth quarter’s final minutes Pacôme Didiet positioned himself towards the left 3-point corner with the Boston Celtics’ defense collapsing on his teammate’s drive. Picking up where he left off during a pair of productive preseason cameos, the French swingman spots up, connecting on a fluid 24-foot triple to capture his NBA career’s first-ever points. Long-range accuracy and efficiency, particularly on the Boston Celtics’ side, would play to the Knicks’ demise on this particular night, prompting a losing effort. Nonetheless, the Knicks’ 2024 No. 25 selection provided a promising first act, mixing high-IQ play and effective play when the time called for it, turning in three points, one rebound, one 3-pointer, and a +10 plus-minus in 13 minutes.

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