Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht has officially arrived, and the NBA world is buzzing. In their final preseason game against the Phoenix Suns, the 17th pick stole the show, dropping an insane 35 points and going on a jaw-dropping 20-point scoring spree from the 4th quarter into overtime. Yes, LeBron and AD were on the court, but this night was all about Knecht.
Lakers fans didn’t hold back, flooding social media with praise. One fan even compared him to Steph Curry, writing on X, “Channeling his inner Steph. Amazing.” Knecht’s dazzling performance has injected a fresh wave of excitement into Lakers Nation, with many already calling him a game-changer.
While Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves also had standout performances, all eyes were on the rookie who just might be the secret weapon the Lakers need this season. Can Dalton Knecht keep shining and help lead the Lakers to a deep playoff run? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure—he’s got everyone’s attention now.