Moussa Diabate
#14PF · Charlotte Hornets
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 167 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 60.1% | 20.0% | 63.7% |
| 2025-26 | 63 | 8.0 | 8.7 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 62.2% | 50.0% | 66.9% |
| 2024-25 | 71 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 59.6% | 0.0% | 59.5% |
| 2023-24 | 11 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 52.6% | 0.0% | 64.3% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$4.7M
AAV
$4.7M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Moussa Diabate's contract with the Charlotte Hornets grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $4.7M per year over 1 year, this is a minimum-level contract. Moussa's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Power Forwards. At 24 years old, Moussa is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Moussa Diabate earns a C Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Power Forward. Across 167 career games, Moussa has averaged 6.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. Moussa's strongest metric is FG% at 6009.0, compared to the NBA Power Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.1, below the Power Forward median of 4.0. Among 83 NBA Power Forwards graded this season, Moussa ranks 31st in overall performance. Moussa will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Charlotte Hornets.
Current Sentiment
Diabaté earns respect through grit and effort despite modest statistical production this season. His relentless play style generates genuine fan affection, transcending typical performance metrics and expectations. Contract value appears reasonable at $4.7M, though C-grade performance leaves questions about ceiling and consistency. Personal journey and work ethic dominate narratives more than elite-level basketball contributions or All-Star potential. Fans remain cautiously optimistic about development trajectory, encouraged by intangibles and effort rather than current output.
Transaction History
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