Moussa Diabate earns starting role with Hornets in 2025-26 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:15 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Moussa Diabate has established himself as a starting center for the Charlotte Hornets during the 2025-26 NBA season, averaging 26 minutes per game. Despite starting the season on the bench, his energetic play led to 47 starts in 73 games. Diabate excelled as an offensive rebounder, averaging 3.7 rebounds per game, ranking fifth in the league. He finished the season with averages of 7.9 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and a field goal percentage of 63.1%. His performance earned him the Hustle Player of the Year Award.
- •Diabate played 73 games, starting 47 of them.
- •He averaged 3.7 offensive rebounds per game.
- •His field goal percentage was a career-high at 63.1%.
- •Diabate received the Hustle Player of the Year Award.
- •He aims to improve his interior offensive skills.
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Charlotte Hornets 2025-26 player grades: Moussa Diabate
"Moussa Diabate earned himself a starting role for the Hornets during the 2025-26 season, showcasing his impressive hustle and rebounding ability.
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