Cheick Diallo

Cheick Diallo is a Malian basketball player. He currently plays for the Cangrejeros de Santurce of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). Moreover,  He played one season of college basketball for Kansas before declaring for the 2016 NBA draft.

 Cheick Diallo | Early Life, Family, and Education

Cheick Diallo is the youngest son of his parents, Mamadou Diallo and Ramata Diallo. Diallo has five older brothers in addition to his parents.

Kayes, Mali, which is 15 hours from the capital, Bamako, is where the professional National Basketball Association (NBA) was born and raised.

Similarly, Cheick is Malian by nationality, with an African ethnic background.

Diallo has loved basketball since he was a child, and he frequently played with his friends and family. Because of his love for the game, Diallo moved to the United States in 2012 to pursue a career in it.

Unfortunately, being unable to communicate in English proved more difficult than anticipated.

Diallo received his education at Our Savior New American School in Centereach, New York. He then attended the University of Kansas before entering the NBA draft.

Cheick Diallo | Age and Body Measurements

Cheick is a young man who is killing it in court, as we all know. Diallo, the Pheonix Suns’ number 14, is only 25 years old.

The Virgo zodiac sign was dominant at the time of the Malian player’s birth on September 13, 1996.

And based on what we already know, those born under this sign are diligent workers who also happen to be perfectionists.

 

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Diallo spent years honing his court skills, just like he did with his personality. He actually had incredible physical strength, which was another impressive quality.

Cheick is the same way, standing at 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm) tall and weighing about 99 kg (219 lbs). Additionally, Diallo has an athletic build that will help him compete against other professional players.

Cheick Diallo | Personal Life

On the court, NBA player Diallo, 25, is nothing short of impressive. But how is his private life exactly, and is the young star currently dating anyone?

Unfortunately, there isn’t much information available about his personal life, which includes dating.

The young Malian player appears to be preoccupied with his career right now more than anything else. Even if he did, it’s unclear whether he would be reluctant to tell people about it.

Likewise, Diallo holds his parents and siblings in the highest regard. When it comes to his career, even they are supportive. He was successful in growing so much for another reason.

Cheick Diallo | Career

The moment Cheick enrolled at Our Savior New American School in Centereach, New York, he began practicing basketball.

He was outplayed by Chris Obekpa as a freshman but later improved.

Similarly, Diallo attracted interest for his versatility, shot-blocking, and rebounding abilities.

Diallo received an invitation to the NBPA Top 100 camp in 2013 and went on to become the event’s first MVP from Africa.

As a junior, he added 18.5 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks. Diallo won the award for MVP of the 2015 McDonald’s All-American Boys Game after scoring crucial points.

 

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In addition, he was named the MVP of the Jordan Brand Classic in 2015 for his stat-setting performance of 26 points and 11 rebounds.

He received a five-star rating as a result, and in the 2015 high school class, he was ranked as the No. 3 power forward and No. 7 overall recruit.

Likewise, Diallo started classes at the University of Kansas on April 28, 2015. However, the young Cheick missed the first five games of his freshman season because the NCAA did not approve him to play.

On November 25, 2015, he was finally given permission to compete for the Jayhawks in their games against Loyola on December 1.

Cheick eventually made it to the NBA draft in April 2016 and forfeited his final three years of college credit.

Professional Career

Diallo would undoubtedly be selected in the draft based on his abilities and on-court performance. On June 23, 2016, Cheick was selected, as anticipated and as expected.

The Los Angeles Clippers also selected him in the 2016 NBA Draft with the 33rd overall pick.

Only one month after playing in five Summer League games, Diallo signed with the team, averaging 10.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per contest.

Similar to that, Diallo made his eagerly awaited NBA debut on October 29, 2016, playing six minutes off the bench and recording one rebound and one block.

However, the Pelicans lost to their rival, the San Antonio Spurs, 98-79. Cheick played in just two games for a total of seven minutes during his rookie campaign.

After that, on December 10, 2016, Diallo came off the bench and played for just under 31 minutes while scoring a total of 19 points. Then he grabbed 10 rebounds and made 8 of 15 field goal attempts.

 

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Young Diallo had 12 points and 16 rebounds in the Pelicans’ 103-100 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in the season finale.

In a March 2018 loss to the Washington Wizards, 116-97, he recorded a season-high 14 points. A season-high 18 points were also scored by Diallo on February 6, 2019, in a 125-120 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

On July 23, 2019, Diallo, who had been a player for New Orleans for three years, officially parted ways with them. He subsequently agreed to a two-year contract with the Phoenix Suns.

On February 2, 2021, he inked a deal with Avtodor Saratov of the VTB United League after leaving the Suns. He also signed with Fuenlabrada of the Spanish Liga ACB on April 14, 2021.

Career stats

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2016–17	New Orleans	17	0	11.7	.474	–	.714	4.3	.2	.2	.4	5.1
2017–18	New Orleans	52	0	11.2	.580	–	.758	4.1	.4	.2	.4	4.9
2018–19	New Orleans	64	1	14.0	.620	.250	.746	5.2	.5	.5	.5	6.0
2019–20	Phoenix	47	2	10.2	.648	.333	.872	2.8	.5	.2	.3	4.7
Career		180	3	12.0	.598	.286	.772	4.2	.4	.3	.4	5.3

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Cheick Diallo | Net Worth And Salary

Cheick has consistently gathered a large fan base and support despite being a young NBA player.

Not to mention, according to reports, he had a net worth of more than $1 million as of 2022.

In reality, Diallo agreed to a $3,401,033 three-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.

In addition, he receives a guaranteed payment of $3,401,033 along with a yearly salary of $1,133,678.

Diallo was the 13th highest-paid player on the New Orleans Pelicans in 2018 as well. Anthony Davis, Nikola Mirotic, Soloman Hill, and Julius Randle are a few other high-paid athletes.

Diallo has also made more than $3,401,033 in his three years as an NBA player.

Social Media Presence

61.6K Followers on Instagram

16.4k Followers on Twitter

FAQS:

Is Cheick Diallo an unsigned player?

Cheick is currently an unreported free agent after the Phoenix Suns decided not to select him for a subsequent season.

Which team is Diallo currently a member of?

He currently represents Fuenlabrada as a player.

What is Cheick’s Jersey Number?

Cheick sports the number 0 on his jersey.

Do Cheick and Hamidou Diallo have any kinship?

Hamidou and Cheick are not related to one another. They only have one another by the last name.

Cheick Diallo: Quick Facts

Full Name	Cheick Diallo
Birth Date	September 13, 1996
Birth Place	Kayes, Mali
Now known as	Cheick Diallo
Religion	Unknown
Nationality	Malian
Ethnicity	African
Education	University of Kansas
Horoscope	Virgo
Father’s Name	Mamadou Diallo
Mother’s Name	Ramata Diallo
Siblings	Five Brothers
Age	25 Years Old
Height	6 feet 8 inches(203 cm)
Weight	99 kgs(219 lbs)
Build	Athletic
Profession	NBA Player
Active Since	2016-present
Position	Power Forward/Center
Team	Phoenix Suns
Jersey No.	14
Marital Status	Unmarried
Spouse/Girlfriend	Tori Hillen
Salary	$1,133,678
Net Worth	$1 million
Social Media	Instagram, Twitter
Merch	Autographed college jersey, Plaques, and Collages