Are the Knicks Looking at the NEXT Pascal Siakam?

Are the Knicks Looking at the NEXT Pascal Siakam?

Knicks fans, yesterday there were some standouts from the summer league game against the Brooklyn Nets and Marjan Bochamp was one of them. He dropped 25 points mostly in the second half. And then Mohammad Diawara continues to play elite defense with his wingspan and also showed some promise on offense. So the Knicks front office will have some tough decisions to make after what we just saw in summer league game three. Let’s first start with Marjan Bochamp because man, he was on one in the second half of game three. After struggling early in summer league, he came alive against Brooklyn with a 25point performance. With most of it coming just in the second half alone, he was getting to his spots, hitting mid-range jumpers, finishing at the rim, and just looked flat out more confident. The handle looked tighter. He was playing with more pace, and defensively, he brought great energy. Now, look, it’s still unclear if Bo Champ is eligible for a two-way contract since he’s already been in the league for a handful of seasons. But if he is eligible, that could end up being a massive steal for the Knicks. And if not, then maybe he’s just showcasing himself for another team to pick him up. Either way, that game mattered for him. Now, let’s talk the Knicks 51st pick, Mohamd Diara. Because I don’t care what the stat sheet says, this dude can play. He finished the game with just seven points, four rebounds, two assists, and a steal. But if you watch the whole game, you know what time it is. Diwara has real defensive instincts. I’m talking active hands, great anticipation, switching on to guard, sliding with wings, and he makes life hard for guys. And then offensively, we even saw a little step mellow like mid-range jumper and that caught me off guard. He went 0 for four from three. So yes, the jumper still needs a lot of work. But the mechanics look clean. If he ever develops a reliable shot, look out. Now I know the Pascal Seakkum comps are going to trigger people, but I’m not saying that he is Pascal. I’m saying this is what Seyakum looked like early on. Raw, tools, disruptive on D, and flashes of something more. And right now, Diwara looks like the heavy favorite to land that one rookie minimum contract that the Knicks still have available instead of going back to France for another season because he’s earned it. Also, shout out to Dink Pate because he had a quiet game overall, but there was a stretch in the third quarter that made you raise an eyebrow. He grabbed an offensive rebound, pressured the ball into a broken possession, and then drilled a catch and shoot three all in a short burst. And that’s exactly what you want to see from a 19-year-old raw prospect like him because he’s still a couple years away from being NBA ready. But that’s fine. The Knicks do not need him to contribute right now. Let him cook in Westchester for a season or two and then let him develop accordingly. He’s tracking towards one of the Knicks three two-way spots. And with that upside, it’s absolutely the right call. So, here’s how it’s looking like right now. Mohamad Diwara is set to receive the rookie deal with the Knicks. And then the vet minimum is still to be determined between Landry Shamid and potentially Ben Simmons. And then, of course, there are three two-way spots available. One of which is going to likely go to Dink Pate. The other one is gonna go to Kevin McCuller Jr. because I think he’s shown enough in summer league. And then the third one is the tricky one. If Marjan Bochamp is eligible, he will likely receive that one. If not, then it will be James Naji because I’m pretty sure that Anton Watson will lose his two-way spot. And of course, we do have to mention Tyler Kolic because he did have a big bounceback game last night. 25 points, four assists, four steals, and five three-pointers made out of 12 attempts. But still, despite that, I do not see him getting any significant minutes in the rotation this coming season. And the defense is the biggest reason because it’s just not good enough quite yet. If he can one day become a TJ McConnell level defender, that would be great for the Knicks. If that ever happens, he will definitely be the backup point guard to Jaylen Brunson long term, and it would definitely help him even more if he finishes these last two games on a strong note. And regarding the two players that did not play yesterday in Kevin McCuller Jr. and Pakcom Dier, I think that McCuller Jr. will probably play one more games out of these last two and Dier is probably going to be shut down. And again, Marjan Bochamp is outperforming James Naji. So, if Bo Champ is still eligible for a two-way contract for another season, he will probably get that third spot. But with that being said, my question to you guys is what are your thoughts on Mohammad Diawara’s game? Do you guys see that potential long term? And do you see some of the young Pascal Seakkum or Ojan and Obi comparisons? Let me know in the comments. And as always, if you enjoyed this video, make sure to hit that like button and sub to the channel for more NYX news and updates you will not want to miss all summer long. It’s been KNYT here and I’ll see you guys in the next one.

🔥 The Knicks just wrapped up their third Summer League game — and while Tyler Kolek got most of the spotlight, two other names are starting to steal the show: MarJon Beauchamp and Mohamed Diawara.

Beauchamp exploded for 25 points — showing why he could be a valuable depth piece or even earn a Two-Way contract… if he’s eligible.

Meanwhile, Diawara continues to flash elite defensive instincts and serious long-term upside. His jumper needs work, but his mechanics look smooth — and the comparisons to a young Pascal Siakam might not be that far off.

We also break down Dink Pate’s development and why he’s likely earned himself a Two-Way slot with the Knicks. Even with a quiet stat line, his third-quarter sequence showed glimpses of high-level potential.

With only one standard rookie contract and a couple of Two-Ways left to give, New York’s front office is going to have some tough decisions to make…

🎥 Featuring: MarJon Beauchamp, Mohamed Diawara, Dink Pate

🏀 Knicks Summer League Game 3 recap (vs Nets)

🧠 Depth chart + contract decisions ahead

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