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Mohamed Diawara doesnt sugarcoat Summer League dud as he fights for Knicks rotation spot Mohamed Diawara wasnt in the mood to talk about his new contract.
Or his potential.
His performance in Fridays Summer League opener a 91-65 defeat against the Nets was such a dud that the bigger picture was out of focus.
I got to do way better.
At the level we played last season, I got to do way better, Diawara said.I cant play like I played today.
Indeed, Diawara was a massive disappointment Friday, shooting 1-for-9 including 1-for-7 from beyond the arc as the Knicks were outscored by 39 points in his 23 minutes.Mohamed Diawara of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Brooklyn Nets during the 2026 NBA Summer League on July 10, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.after his promising rookie season, was one of two players on the Summer League roster on a standard NBA deal.I think they struggled a little bit.
We talk about responding to adversity, we got to respond to adversity, Knicks Summer League coach TJ Saint said.They have to respond to adversity tomorrow.
They struggled a little bit.
They let little things affect them on the defensive end and then it kind of snowballed.
So we got to be better.Its on those two guys and Dillon Jones and me to be better.
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Still, only the first two seasons are guaranteed and Diawara will have to fight for a rotation spot.As it stands, hes low on the projected wing rotation behind OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, Landry Shamet and Jordan Clarkson.
JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST Diawara offers a unique element because of his 7-foot wingspan, but he understands playing time will require better than Fridays ugliness.Got to be better.
I got to work more, Diawara said.If I keep working, I will get better.
I see a good future but I got to keep going.
keep working to be at that level.