Height
6'9"
Weight
210 lbs
Age
20
Experience
1 yrs
Wingspan
6'9.0"
Reach
8'11.5"
Hand Size
8.5" × 9"
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 42 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 31.0% | 29.7% | 83.3% |
| 2025-26 | | 25 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs TOR | W 112-95 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$5.8M
Guaranteed
$5.8M
AAV
$1.9M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Pacome Dadiet's rookie scale deal earns a C+ CVI — a fair assessment for a second-year developmental project carrying minimal financial risk at $1.9M AAV over three years. The 20-year-old forward's struggles translating to NBA production are evident in his modest 1.2 PPG across 25 games this season, though his dominant G-League Showcase performance demonstrates the raw scoring ability that made him a first-round selection. At the small forward position, rookie scale contracts traditionally offer excellent value when players develop into rotation pieces, but Dadiet's D performance grade reflects legitimate concerns about his immediate readiness for a playoff-contending roster. His continued shuttling between the NBA and G-League exposes the gap between dominating lesser competition and contributing meaningful minutes at basketball's highest level. The Knicks maintain organizational confidence with his recent recall, yet questions persist about whether they prioritized long-term potential over immediate polish on draft night. With two years remaining on his rookie deal, New York faces minimal cap risk while Dadiet navigates the typical adjustment challenges that define most young international prospects' early NBA journeys.
Performance Analysis
Pacome Dadiet earns a D Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA small forwards this season. Through 42 games, Pacome is contributing 1.2 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game in his role. Pacome's strongest area is FG% at 31.0, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 1.2 (small forward median: 15.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Pacome ranks 99th. At 20, Pacome is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the New York Knicks.
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