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Knicks Rookie Mohamed Diawara Sets 3-Point Volume Record, Reclaims Bench Role

Coach Mike Brown's praise signals momentum for the late second-rounder entering the stretch run.

Overview

  • Diawara attempted 13 threes in 14 minutes and scored 14 points in the Knicks’ 114-89 win over the Spurs on March 1.
  • Analyst Nate Duncan cited the outing as the most 3-point attempts per minute in an NBA game with a 10-minute minimum.
  • After losing minutes following Jeremy Sochan’s signing, Diawara has moved back ahead in the pecking order, with Sochan limited to late minutes Sunday.
  • Brown lauded the rookie’s fearlessness and said the ninth and tenth rotation spots remain fluid as evaluations continue.
  • Teammates urged Diawara to keep shooting; the 6-foot-9 French forward was the No. 51 pick in 2025 and had averaged about 7.4 minutes per game earlier in the season.