Dalton Knecht

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Breaking News: LA Lakers Pick Dalton Knecht in 2024 NBA Draft!

Dalton Knecht - LA Lakers - LeBron James - NBA - Rob Pelinka

Find out why Dalton Knecht is the new star joining the Lakers alongside LeBron James. Exciting details here!

The LA Lakers made a major move by selecting Tennessee's standout player, Dalton Knecht, as the 17th overall pick in the highly anticipated 2024 NBA Draft. Known for his exceptional scoring abilities, Knecht was the 2023-24 SEC Player of the Year, making him a valuable addition to the Lakers roster. With his remarkable talent and potential, fans are eager to see how he will complement LeBron James on the court.

Rob Pelinka, the Lakers' General Manager, expressed his surprise and excitement at securing Dalton Knecht in the draft. Knecht's impressive performance throughout his college career, where he averaged 21.7 points per game, caught the attention of NBA scouts and ultimately led to his selection by the Lakers. The combination of Knecht's scoring prowess and the Lakers' star-studded lineup promises an exciting season ahead.

Furthermore, the social media buzz surrounding Knecht's draft selection has been overwhelmingly positive, with Lakers fans lauding the team for landing such a talented player. As the oldest player drafted in 2024 at 23 years old, Knecht brings a mix of experience and skill to the Lakers, further elevating the team's prospects for success. The anticipation for Knecht's debut in the NBA is at an all-time high, with expectations running high for his impact on the court.

In a surprising turn of events, Dalton Knecht's journey from a Colorado prep star to the 17th overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers has captured the attention of basketball fans worldwide. His remarkable rise through various stages of his basketball career showcases his resilience and determination to succeed at the highest level. As Knecht embarks on this new chapter with the Lakers, all eyes will be on him to see how he shines in the bright lights of the NBA.

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LA Lakers pick Tennessee's Dalton Knecht with 17th pick in 2024 ... (USA TODAY)

Knecht was the 2023-24 SEC Player of the Year for the Vols, and now he heads to the NBA. Here's what to know.

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Lakers get immense value in Dalton Knecht as Tennessee star ... (CBSSports.com)

One of the best scorers available in the 2024 NBA Draft, Knecht should be a perfect fit alongside LeBron.

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The Lakers select Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht with 17th pick (Yahoo Sports)

The Lakers select wing Dalton Knecht, one of the top scorers in the country who starred last season for Tennessee and fell out of the lottery, in the NBA ...

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Lakers' Rob Pelinka 'Would've never imagined' Dalton Knecht ... (Knoxville News Sentinel)

Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka said Wednesday he was surprised Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht fell to L.A. at No. 17. Here's more:

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NBA draft: Lakers select Tennessee's Dalton Knecht with 1st-round ... (OCRegister)

The 2023-24 SEC Player of the Year, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 36 games with the Volunteers. He shot 39.7% from 3-point ...

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Colorado prep product Dalton Knecht taken 17th overall by Los ... (The Denver Post)

The Prairie View High School product, whose college path included stops at Northeastern Junior College (Sterling), Northern Colorado and Tennessee, was chosen ...

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Lakers Fans Praise Dalton Knecht NBA Draft Pick for Getting LeBron ... (Bleacher Report)

The Los Angeles Lakers used the No. 17 pick of the 2024 NBA Draft to add shooting help for LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The Lakers used their ...

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NBA Draft: Lakers select Tennessee star Dalton Knecht with No. 17 ... (Yahoo Sports)

Dalton Knecht, 23, was the oldest player selected in the draft when the Lakers picked him at No. 17.

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Lakers thrilled with Dalton Knecht pick - 'Extraordinary' value - ESPN (ESPN)

"In my mind, there is no way a player like this will be available for us to pick on draft night," said Lakers vice president of basketball operations and ...

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Dalton Knecht drafted by Lakers: Reactions after Tennessee ... (Knoxville News Sentinel)

Tennessee's Dalton Knecht experienced something of a slide in the 2024 NBA draft. Here are social media reactions to him finally being off the board:

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Dalton Knecht drafted No. 17 by LA Lakers in 2024 NBA Draft out of ... (Knoxville News Sentinel)

The Vols guard parlayed a historic season into being the No. 17 by Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday. He is the highest-drafted player under ...

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NBA draft: Lakers select Tennessee's Dalton Knecht with 1st-round ... (LA Daily News)

The 2023-24 SEC Player of the Year, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 36 games with the Volunteers. He shot 39.7% from 3-point ...

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2024 NBA Draft: Zach Edey and Lakers draft pick Dalton Knecht ... (Yahoo Sports)

Surrounded by questions in an underwhelming draft, the two prospects surprised on draft night in completely different ways.

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Lakers Select Dalton Knecht (Lakers.com)

With the 17th pick in Wednesday evening's 2024 NBA Draft, the Lakers selected Dalton Knecht, a 23-year-old sharpshooting wing who was the SEC Player of the ...

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Lakers add Dalton Knecht with No. 17 pick in 2024 NBA Draft (NBC Southern California)

The Los Angeles Lakers took Tennessee scorer Dalton Knecht at No. 17 on Wednesday night during the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft.

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2024 NBA Draft: Is Lakers draftee Dalton Knecht perfect for JJ ... (CBSSports.com)

Rob Pelinka made it abundantly clear that he believes Knecht was a steal at No. 17.

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Lakers thrilled with Dalton Knecht pick - 'Extraordinary' value - ESPN (ESPN India)

The Lakers were thrilled to select All-American Dalton Knecht with the No. 17 pick, expressing shock he was still on the board.

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NBA: Lakers add Dalton Knecht as Pacific teams target veteran ... (INQUIRER.net)

Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns picked in the mid-to-late first round in the NBA Draft.

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The Lakers land NBA Draft steal as Dalton Knecht slips to them at ... (The Athletic)

After much speculation as to how they'd handle their first-round pick, the Lakers wound up with the Tennessee star they'd ranked in top 10.

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Dalton Knecht's Draft Slide a Big Win for Lakers, LeBron James ... (Bleacher Report)

The odds weren't great for the Los Angeles Lakers to find an NBA-ready contributor with the No. 17 pick of the 2024 draft. The basketball gods seemingly ...

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Lakers News: LA Praised for Stealing 'JJ Redick Clone' Dalton ... (Sports Illustrated)

With the No. 17 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Tennessee Volunteers 3-and-D swingman Dalton Knecht.

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Lakers Icon Magic Johnson Endorses 'Outstanding' Dalton Knecht ... (Bleacher Report)

The Los Angeles Lakers landed one of the biggest steals of the first round of the NBA draft Wednesday by selecting former Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht, ...

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Former Prairie View Star Dalton Knecht Drafted by Los Angeles ... (CHSAA Now)

AURORA - Dalton Knecht, a member of Prairie View's 2019 graduating class, has been selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2024 NBA ...

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Dalton Knecht Comments on LeBron James Connection Before ... (Sports Illustrated)

Dalton Knecht was drafted in the first round by 17-time NBA champions, the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James heard about Knecht before the draft.

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Scouting Lakers 1st Round Pick Dalton Knecht: Is he an NBA Scorer ... (13newsnow.com WVEC)

The consensus opinion coming out of the first round of the NBA Draft was that the Lakers picked up, if not a steal of the night, a steal in Dalton Knecht.

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