A New‑York Baller with Roots in France and Mali
Mohamed Diawara, 6‑foot‑9 rookie for the Knicks, quickly grabbed headlines not just for his size but for the story behind his sneakers. Born in France on April 29, 2005, he grew up in a country that has churned out NBA talent from its elite sports schools. He spent formative years at INSEP, a Paris‑