The New York Knicks officially locked in their lone draft pick to the active roster. According to the New York Post’s Stefan Bondy , the team agreed to a one-year standard rookie contract with Mohamed Diawara on Monday.

Knicks sign Mohamed Diawara to standard contract

Diawara was the Knicks’ lone draft pick this year, taken 51st overall out of France. The rookie forward now fills up the final roster spot for the Knicks as they get set for the regular season, which starts Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers for them.

The French forward was very impressive in Summer League and continued to impress in the preseason. Head coach Mike Brown awarded him with the start in last Friday’s preseason finale against the Charlotte Hornets and he made even more impressive plays.

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