After another Playoffs exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to the 2024 NBA Draft to add another piece to their aging core.
With the No. 17 overall pick, they added Tennessee's Dalton Knecht in the first round of the draft Wednesday night. Led by LeBron James, Anthony Davis and a slew of win-now rotational players, the Lakers will be looking to make a run at another championship next season. And their newest addition fits in to that snugly.
One of the best stories in this class, the 6-foot-7 wing has continued to elevate his game throughout college as he moved up the ranks in competition. As a fifth-year senior at Tennessee last season, Knecht showcased his dynamic upside while averaging 21.7 points and 4.9 boards per contest while converting on 39.7% of his 6.5 triples per game. He’s considered one of the players from the lottery who will make an instant impact at the NBA level given his experience and skillset.
All eyes now turn to 2024 NBA Summer League, which kicks off Saturday, July 6, with the California Classic. The annual summer showdown featuring all 30 teams takes place from July 12-22 in Las Vegas.
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