Recent reports surfaced on the internet indicating that the Los Angeles Lakers should include Dalton Knecht in their starting lineup.

With LeBron and AD struggling early, rookie Dalton Knecht's 20-point performance leads balanced attack as seven Lakers score in double figures during 119-101 victory over Wembanyama's Spurs.

Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht started and played 31 minutes for the Lakers. Knecht totaled 20 points, eight rebounds, two steals and one assist. He converted 8-of-15 field goal attempts and 4-of-10 three-point attempts. The former Vol was selected in the first-round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17 overall) by Los Angeles.