Dalton Knecht

Dalton Knecht

23-Year-Old ForwardF
Los Angeles Lakers
2024 Stats
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10.3
REB
3.6
AST
1.1
STL
0.5
BLK
0.0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Knecht's three-level scoring at Tennessee was on full display in 2023-24 and propelled him up draft boards. The Lakers used the No. 17 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Knecht, who's projected to compete for rotation minutes as a rookie. Los Angeles is essentially running it back with LeBron James and Anthony Davis at the helm. However, depth was a major concern last season, opening up an opportunity for Knecht. Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and D'Angelo Russell should round out the starting five on Opening Night, and Gabe Vincent and Jarred Vanderbilt should have reserve roles after missing most of last season. That leaves Knecht to compete with Cam Reddish, Max Christie and fellow rookie Bronny James for second-unit wing minutes. Read Past Outlooks
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Current Season
#190
Overall Rank
#226
Last 30 Days
#319
Last 14 Days
From Preseason
#147
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Overall
Height 6'5"
Weight 212
DOB 4/19/2001
College Tennessee
Drafted 1st Rd, #17 in 2024
$Signed a two-year, $7.83 million contract with the Lakers in July of 2024. Contract includes $4.2 million team option for 2026-27.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Knecht was born in Fargo, North Dakota but grew up in Thornton, Colorado, where he attended Prairie View High School. While Knecht averaged 21.0 points and 6.5 rebounds as a senior, he was only 6-foot-1 at the time and did not receive any Division I offers. Knecht opted to begin his college career at Northeastern Junior College, where he grew an additional five inches over two years. In 2021, Knecht transferred to Northern Colorado, spending two seasons with the Bears before committing to Tennessee for his fifth and final year of eligibility. While Knecht established himself as a big-time scorer at Northern Colorado, he truly burst onto the scene in the SEC, bringing home conference Player of the Year honors and finishing the 2023-24 season as a consensus All-American. Across 36 games (30.6 MPG), Knecht posted 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.6 3s per game while shooting 45.8% from the field and 39.7% from deep. Knecht is one of the more unique and polished players in the 2024 draft class, though at age 23 there's a chance that teams could view him as a relatively low-ceiling prospect. Still, Knecht has excellent size and is comfortable handling the ball, shooting off the catch and pulling up off the dribble from well beyond the 3-point line. Knecht's confidence and seemingly unlimited range are what make him such a dangerous offensive player. He's not overly quick or athletic, but defenders are forced to respect his ability to pull up at a moment's notice. Knecht had 11 games with at least four made 3s last season, including a 6-for-12 performance in the Vols' Elite 8 loss to Purdue. The 6-foot-6 wing tends to run hot and cold, but when he's locked in, he's one of the most difficult players in the country to stop. Defensively, Knecht will almost certainly be a liability at the NBA level. Improving his quickness and positioning will be key points of emphasis. Even so, he's a heady player on both ends, so the hope is that his instincts and IQ help offset some of the physical limitations. Knecht profiles as a potential lottery pick in a 2024 Draft class littered with uncertainty. Unlike many players who may come off the board before him, Knecht should be the type of prospect who could contribute to a playoff-caliber team right away. He may have to learn the ropes of settling in as a role player in the NBA, however, after often operating as a one-man show at Northern Colorado and Tennessee. Long-term, Knecht's handle and finishing ability should allow him to be much more than a spot-up 3-point shooter. He's able to consistently work his way into the lane, absorb contact and maintain plus touch around the rim with both hands. The question is whether he'll be given the license to do so early in his career.

Heading to bench Friday
FLos Angeles Lakers
December 13, 2024
Knecht is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
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The Lakers will tweak their lineup with the return of Austin Reaves, and the rookie will head to the bench, as his elite shooting ability can be an asset in the second unit. Knecht is averaging 7.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game off the bench this season.
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How does Dalton Knecht compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
  • True Shooting %
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  • Effective Field Goal %
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  • 3-Point Attempt Rate
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  • Free Throw Rate
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  • Defensive Rebound %
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  • Total Rebound %
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True Shooting %
58.8%
 
Effective Field Goal %
57.6%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
60.3%
 
Free Throw Rate
12.5%
 
Offensive Rebound %
3.1%
 
Defensive Rebound %
14.6%
 
Total Rebound %
8.8%
 
Assist %
6.9%
 
Steal %
0.9%
 
Block %
0.1%
 
Turnover %
5.7%
 
Usage %
17.5%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
17.2
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.7
 
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Struggles with shot
FLos Angeles Lakers
December 9, 2024
Knecht logged six points (3-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal across 22 minutes during Sunday's 107-98 victory over Portland.
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Leading scorer in Friday's loss
FLos Angeles Lakers
November 30, 2024
Knecht closed Friday's 101-93 loss to the Thunder with 20 points (7-17 FG, 6-13 3Pt), six rebounds and four assists across 33 minutes.
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Good to go against OKC
FLos Angeles Lakers
November 29, 2024
Knecht (quadriceps) is available for Friday night's game against the Thunder, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
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Probable for Friday
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Quadriceps
November 28, 2024
Knecht is probable for Friday's game against the Thunder with a right quad contusion, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
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Leads Lakers in scoring
FLos Angeles Lakers
November 28, 2024
Knecht posted 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-10 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 119-101 win over San Antonio.
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Won't be traded this season
FLos Angeles Lakers
December 18, 2024
The Lakers aren't expected to entertain trade proposals for Knecht, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
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