LeBron James and Anthony Davis React in Awe as Dalton Knecht Lights It Up for Lakers in Win Over Jazz
In a thrilling NBA Cup matchup on Tuesday night, Dalton Knecht became the talk of Los Angeles after delivering an electric performance that propelled the Lakers to a 124-118 victory over the Utah Jazz . The rookie guard ’s dazzling shooting display had not just the fans, but also his teammates LeBron James and Anthony Davis , in absolute disbelief.
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Knecht’s 37-point performance was nothing short of sensational. The former Tennessee star shot a blazing 12-of-16 from the field, including an astonishing 9-of-12 from three-point range. But it wasn’t just the points; it was the way he scored them. In the third quarter, Knecht put on a one-man show, knocking down all six of his three-point attempts and racking up 21 points in that span alone. He also added five rebounds and a steal to his stat line, showing his all-around game.
Knecht’s scoring outburst was so impressive that it left LeBron and AD practically speechless. LeBron, always calm and composed, couldn’t hide his excitement, visibly dancing with joy after one of Knecht’s deep threes. Davis, equally awestruck, clutched his head in disbelief, unable to comprehend the rookie’s shooting display.
LeBron, never one to hold back his thoughts, praised Knecht and questioned why other teams passed on him in the draft. “The other 16 teams f*cked it up,” LeBron said, referring to the teams that passed on Knecht before the Lakers snatched him up at pick 17. “I didn’t think he was gonna fall to us,” he added with a grin, clearly thrilled with how the rookie has already made an impact.
Davis, never one to shy away from some fun banter, also got in on the action. Laughing, he handed over his "shooter" crown to Knecht, calling him “the best shooter on the team” after that unforgettable third-quarter explosion.
Knecht’s performance is not just a moment to celebrate, it’s a sign of things to come. With plays like this, the Lakers have found a dynamic young player in Knecht who can not only light up the scoreboard but also electrify the crowd with his fearless play. For a franchise with championship aspirations, this could be just the beginning of a promising journey for the rookie guard.
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