Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Pacôme Dadiet is a French professional basketball player who currently plays as a forward for the New York Knicks in the NBA.
Player Profile
- Full Name: Pacôme Djenon Dadiet
- Nationality: French
- Date of Birth: July 27, 2005
- Age: January 15, 2025
- Birthplace: Aubagne, France
- Height: 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm)
- Weight: 210 pounds (95 kg)
- Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches (213cm)
- Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
- Position: Forward
- Jersey Number: 4 (New York Knicks)
- High School: Information not publicly available
- College: Played for Ratiopharm Ulm in Germany (Orange Academy Ratiopharm)
- Professional Career:
- Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany): Prior to 2024
- New York Knicks (NBA): 2024–present
- NBA Draft: Selected by the New York Knicks with the 25th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft
- Championship Rings: None to date
- 2024 NBA Draft: Selected 25th overall by the New York Knicks.
- Summer League 2024: Participated with the Knicks, showcasing defensive skills and passing abilities, though shooting consistency was noted as an area for improvement.
- 2024–2025 NBA Season: As of January 15, 2025, Dadiet has appeared in 12 games, averaging 1.6 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game.
- Children: None
- Siblings: An older brother, Maxence
Player Archetype / Play Style
Pacome Dadiet projects as a developmental scoring wing with real two-way upside, fitting the mold of a modern perimeter forward who can grow into a complementary starter or rotation scorer. Defensively, he is best viewed right now as a tools-based wing defender who can guard on the perimeter, use his size to bother passing lanes and grow into more switch value as his frame and consistency improve. Offensively, his role leans toward floor spacing, straight-line drives and secondary shot creation, with encouraging flashes of attacking closeouts, finishing with length and making simple reads rather than operating as a full-time primary creator. Physically, Dadiet brings appealing wing size at roughly 6-foot-7 to 6-foot-9, along with long strides, fluid movement, a solid frame and room for more strength as he matures. Altogether, his style is that of a smooth, projectable wing scorer whose appeal comes from shot-making upside, positional size and the possibility that his defense and all-around feel keep rising with experience. (SI)
NBA.com — NBA 2024 Draft Prospects | Pacome Dadiet | NBA.com
Sports Illustrated — NBA Draft Scouting Report: France’s Pacome Dadiet
NBA Draft Room — Pacome Dadiet