Dalton Knecht: WELCOME TO THE LAKERS | 2024 NBA Draft Scouting Report

Dalton Knecht’s path to the pros is pretty remarkable. With basically 0 college interest He attended a junior college in Colorado. He then proceeded to get exponentially better every single year of his college career, first transferring to Northern Colorado, then Tennessee in his final year and dominating at every single stop. Now, as he enters the NBA draft, the conversation becomes, “will he be able to extend that growth to the NBA level?” Today, we plan on answering that question. Many people admit that Knecht does a lot of things well, but concerns with defensive ability and age have held him back from being considered in the absolute top tier of prospects for the 2024 draft class. Today, we plan on looking at the pros of his game, the cons, and try to see how good Dalton Knecht could actually be at the next level.

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[christopherhirezi]

He doesn't need to pass on a team with Lebron and Austin, all he needs to do is shoot and space the floor for Lebron and AD. What a steal #LAKESHOW

[gwhite]

As a Vol fan who got an up close education on DK, well, he owned the two UK players drafted ahead of him. Looks like a guy that's been playing some NBA ball for a year or two already. He came to TN to improve his overall game and defense and he did that. He more than held his own in the SEC and dominated it. Most of the time it was him carrying TN. 37 against UNC? Only one other player did that in Chapel Hill against UNC and he matched it. He spends the most time of the players practicing. Impossible to guard high release. We've had some greats here at TN but none that I can recall that came in and elevated their game that much in one season at this level. LA's is getting a grown man that I think will make a big difference for the Lakers.

[adalbertportento]

CONGRATULATIONS DALTON K.WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSAL LAKERS FAMILY 👪 WE LOVE THIS PICK ❤❤❤ 🔥 🔥 🔥 🤯 💥 🤯 💥

[stephenhembree]

Thanks for a great profile on Dalton Knecht. And thanks for not comparing him to Max Strus or Duncan Robinson., 🔥

[VoltairsGhostNone]

I haven't been this excited for a season as this one in a long time. Go Lakers.

[gwhite]

The most effective thing Dalton did for TN when he was double and trippled all night and the night was slow for him, he pulled all that coverage off other TN players and TN everyone else on the team would be way up in scoring and drill the team. UK did this time and again and got beat for it. Many others as well. Doubling him all game has meant the rest of the team has a game.

[bstokes]

GBO 🧡 so happy for dalton CANNOT BELIEVE #17 what were they thinking

[AdalbertJimenezPortento]

LET'S GO! LAKERS WIN! 🔥 🔥 🔥 🤯 💥 🤯 💥

[atanner]

Crazy he dropped to 17 tall can shoot lights out jumper looks clean can score at 3 levels with ease.

[sunnyside]

Did you change the screen cap during the draft ? Smart, that's worth a sub. Nice breakdown. Jump passing in the NBA will get you benched. 6'9 wingspan, 39inch vert, good athlete, means if he just a willing defender in the NBA that's a win. Lakers needed a more mature prospect who is ready play some minutes now & contribute shooting . Good solid pick by LA.

[VocalChainsStudio]

Awesome job. I’m looking forward to seeing where Knecht ends up and how he does in the NBA.

[tjuannepitchford]

Great value pick at 17 for LA. He’s got a little dawg in him.

[spacecase]

I have a feeling Dalton Knecht and Austin Reaves are gonna become pals.

[Justfranktbh]

Good content love it, definitely a player that would have an impact right away

[joelspaulding]

He was a steal at 17. I say that as a UK fan and a Volunteer hater.

Knecht was the best player on the floor in the last UK/UT game.

[Jkev]

I don't know much about the kid, but watching these highlights he kind of reminds me of Paul Pierce. Kind of looks like he's moving in slow motion due to his stride. It's difficult to guard those guys because timing is so awkward with all the start and stops. Slow enough to lull you to sleep, but fast enough to make you pay if you're not paying attention.

[juanjuan]

Dalton Knecht, Will be an élite
Player, on the NBA LEVEL, because he will have better
Players to play, around him.

[stephenhembree]

Dude this is starting to feel like it was just meant to be. Idk how many people know this but Dalton's nickname from his teammates at TN was "The White Mamba." The great Kobe "The Black Mamba" Bryant (R.I.P) only played for the Lakers. And no I'm not saying he's gonna be Kobe. He falls all the way to 17th to a team that has a first time coach who happens to have been Born in Cookeville TN. Idk? Just sayin. Let's go D.K and let's go

[sushilsharma]

LFG Dude has game, ive never heard of him but am impressed with his work. A guy that played four years and got his shot in Tennessee and SHOWED OUT, means hes got that dog in him. I think this is an excellent pick up. Some of his dunks are great as well

[unknowntv]

What a great pick now I'm excited for summer league