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Dalton Knecht’s weird rookie season takes one other twist: an All-Star showdown vs. LeBron

By Editorial Board Published February 15, 2025 4 Min Read
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Dalton Knecht’s weird rookie season takes one other twist: an All-Star showdown vs. LeBron

SAN FRANCISCO — Dalton Knecht has had a whirlwind rookie season. He confirmed out in entrance of his idol, Kevin Durant, electrified a house crowd with 37 factors and was traded by the Lakers after which despatched again.

Friday, he made a stay look on Greek tv and secured a spot in his first All-Star Sport.

Along with his staff successful the Rising Stars Sport, Knecht will play Sunday in opposition to a squad that features his celebrity Lakers teammate LeBron James, Durant and Stephen Curry.

“Going against all the All Stars, you know, it’s gonna be fun,” Knecht mentioned. “I watched a lot of it growing up as a kid. Now I’m a part of it.”

As Knecht acquired his first style of All-Star Weekend, the sting from being dealt (after which returned) was beginning to dissolve. He performed for the primary time for the reason that botched commerce Wednesday in Utah earlier than representing the Lakers in San Francisco.

“Going back to the gym and shooting, you know, clears out my head. Just getting shots up,” Knecht informed The Instances.

He checked out ease Friday enjoying alongside most beneficial participant Stephon Fortress, who completed with 12 factors and three rebounds within the championship sport.

Within the first of two video games wherein the primary staff to 40 gained, Knecht scored seven factors, opening the motion at Chase Heart with the primary basket of the weekend — a 3.

Within the ultimate in opposition to a staff made up of G-League representatives, Knecht scored 5, the factors coming late as his staff pulled away, organising the chance to speak trash with James.

“I usually don’t start it. I usually don’t start talking. I usually try to finish it,” Knecht mentioned. “So, you know, we’ll see.”

Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht celebrates after making a three-pointer throughout the NBA All-Star Rising Stars Sport on Friday.

(AAron Ontiveroz / Getty Photos)

“I think I could do both,” he mentioned.

Knecht’s return to the Lakers comes along with his future in query. The Lakers, as soon as so blissful that Knecht fell to them at No. 17 on draft night time that they eschewed their plans to take Orlando wing Tristan Da Silva or Baylor heart Yves Missi, determined to maneuver on from him in pursuit of Charlotte heart Mark Williams regardless of Knecht enjoying rotation minutes all season.

There have been rising pains, a protracted capturing hunch and a handful of viral clips exhibiting an upset Lakers bench after Knecht tousled a play. Questions on his protection made the Lakers prepared to maneuver him earlier than the deal was rescinded. This summer time they are going to be searching for facilities in free company and through commerce, and Knecht might as soon as once more be considered one of their greatest belongings.

Knecht simply desires to play, armed with the teachings discovered from the primary half-season of his profession that’s already included some wild alternatives — an All-Star look being the newest.

“At the end of the day, I’ve realized like really early that it’s a business. And one day you can be with the Lakers, and one day you can be on another team,” Knecht mentioned. “So at the end of the day, it’s kind of quick. You can’t take the moment for [granted]. You gotta just enjoy every single time.”

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