Josh Hart hasn’t quite yet gotten acclimated with the Knicks’ latest first-round pick.
that he co-hosts with Jalen Brunson and Matt Hillman, Hart was talking about the NBA Draft and he struggled to pronounce Pacome Dadiet’s name.
“With the 25th pick, we got Paco-me Da-deet? Da-diet? Da-diet,” Hart said.
Hillman responded, “It’s like when you eat healthy. You know, you’re on da diet.”
Hart smiled and said, “Yeah, exactly, da diet. Like now I’m on da diet.”
Brunson chimed in and pronounced it as it would be in French: “OK, Pacome Dadiet. Next.”
Dadiet, an 18-year-old from France, told reporters after the draft that he wants to model his gāame aftešr Kevin Durant.
āI think Iām really versatile and can also bring what a rookie neź¦eds to bring ā energy,ā Dadiet said. āComing in and grabbing rebounds to push the ball and also knock down shots. I think itās very important for a rookie to bring those things.ā
Dadiet had worked out with the Knicks before the draft, but wasn’t sure if they would pick him.
āThe workout went well,ā Dadiet said. āSo I knew they were interested. But until the last minute, š¶I didnāt know where I was going. Iām very excited to start working. I canāt wait.ā
ESPN basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla was a big fan of the Knicks’ pick.
āThis was a great pick up for the Knicks,ā he tweeted after āthe draft. āIf you are a Westchester Knicks fan, buy your tickets now because he will spend time there, but love his long-term upside.ā