Ousmane Dieng is a professional basketball player who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder as of March 2025. Born in France, Dieng's basketball journey began at Villeneuve Basket Club. He then attended the National Institute of Sport, Expertise, and Performance Academy in Paris. He played Division III basketball for Centre Fédéral in France's national league. During his two-year tenure with Pole France in France-NM1, Dieng scored 507 points and recorded 189 rebounds, as per Pro Ballers. Dieng moved to Australia for the 2021-22 season, joining the New Zealand Breakers in the National Basketball League, averaging 8.9 points and 3.2 rebounds per game, as per NBL's official website. Dieng also represented France in the international tournament (FIBA Under-16 European Championship). During the tournament, Dieng helped France win silver while scoring 8.9 points and handing out 3.6 assists per game.
In the 2022 NBA draft, Dieng was selected as the 11th overall pick in the first round by the New York Knicks. However, he was immediately traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. While developing his NBA game, Dieng also played for the Thunder's G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue. He led them to the 2024 NBA G League Championship and was named the NBA G League Finals MVP.
Ousmane Dieng's Contract Breakdown
Ousmane Dieng signed a contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, which was a 4-year, $21,066,202 with an average annual salary of $5,266,551 as per Spotrac.
How much is Ousmane Dieng getting paid?
During the 2024/25 NBA season, Dieng is set to earn a base salary of $5,027,040 from his contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder as per Spotrac.
How much does Ousmane Dieng make in a minute?
If his salary ($5,027,040) is divided by the total minutes in a year (525,600), Williams is expected to earn $9.56 per minute.
Ousmane Dieng Career Earnings
As of March 2025, Dieng has earned $14,601,308 from his NBA contracts, as per Spotrac.
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What are the terms of Ousmane Dieng’s contract?
Ousmane Dieng is on a four-year contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, as per Spotrac. As per this contract’s guidelines, the Oklahoma City Thunder has the club option for Ousmane Dieng in his fourth year.
How much of Ousmane Dieng’s contract is guaranteed?
Ousmane Dieng's 4-year contract includes $21,066,202 guaranteed, as per Spotrac.
Ousmane Dieng Contract History
These are all the contracts that Ousmane Dieng has signed during his career:
July 5, 2022
Signed a 4-year $21.07 million Rookie Scale contract with Oklahoma City (OKC).
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FAQs on Ousmane Dieng
A. Ousmane Dieng is 21 years old as of March 2025. He was born on 21 May 2003.
A. Ousmane Dieng is 6 feet 10 inches tall.
A. Ousmane Dieng was drafted as the 11th overall pick by the New York Knick in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft.
A. Ousmane Dieng plays as a Power Forward.
