“Channeling his inner Steph” – NBA fans EXPLODE as Rookie Dalton Knecht scores 20 straight points for Lakers vs Suns
Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht seems to have the attention of everyone after his performance against the Suns in the preseason.
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The Los Angeles Lakers’ 17th 2024 NBA Draft pick rookie, Dalton Knecht, has garnered widespread reactions from the NBA community. Knecht remains one of the bright players among the two rookies the Lakers drafted this year. He has performed way ahead of the curve, showcasing immense shooting abilities during preseason.
Regarding this, the Lakers faced off against the Phoenix Suns in their final preseason matchup, winning 128-122 in overtime. Despite possessing the likes of legends like LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Knecht stole the headlines. The rookie dropped a monstrous 35 points on the Suns and went on a 20 ‘straight points’ segment from the 4th quarter to overtime.
The Lakers fans were left ecstatic after watching this performance by their rookie. They took to their socials to put forward their praise towards the youngster. One fan compared his shooting prowess to the legendary Stephen Curry. The fan wrote on X, “Channeling his inner Steph. Amazing.” Knecht’s performance has given the Lakers nation some much-needed hope going into the new NBA season.
Channeling his inner Steph. Amazing.
— Phthisis Bulbi (@fawn_kan) October 18, 2024
On the other hand, all the Lakers stars had a great outing against the Suns. Davis finished with 35 points, ten rebounds, and four assists, demonstrating his dominance in the early going. Austin Reaves scored 18 points and pulled eight rebounds in an outstanding performance. Hence, it will now be interesting to watch how the Lakers perform in the 2024-25 NBA season.
Fans left ecstatic after Dalton Knecht’s monstrous performance vs Suns
Fans have had a chance to see two important rookies as the Los Angeles Lakers‘ preseason draws to a close and the regular season approaches. The Lakers selected Dalton Knecht in the first round, and he has since shown himself to be a player who can play frequently. He performed at his best against the Phoenix Suns, scoring 35 points against them. This had fans rooting for him on social media.
Many fans took to various social media apps to put forward their views regarding Knecht’s monstrous performance against the Suns. One fan wrote on X, “Wow, what a performance by Dalton Knecht! The rookie really showed out in those final minutes for the Lakers. Keep shining, Dalton!” Check out some of the reactions below:
Wow, what a performance by Dalton Knecht! The rookie really showed out in those final minutes for the Lakers. Keep shining, Dalton!
— Dream House (@wild_zooms) October 18, 2024
Brilliant performance dalton
— Dailytweets (@Dailytweet40461) October 18, 2024
20 points in a row is delirious for a Rookie
— clips? (@ClipsIverson) October 18, 2024
This brother could honestly win ROTY and that ain’t capping
— Stat Defender (@statdefender) October 18, 2024
knecht is boutta have a great career as a laker
— Elias (@7saile_) October 18, 2024
Kid is a future star
— Daily Facts (@DailyDoseuhfact) October 18, 2024
ROOKIE PUTTING ON A VETERN PERFORMANCE
— Stewart Joseph Parker V (@sjp_v) October 18, 2024
On the other hand, the Lakers’ defensive strategies still need a lot of improvement. Throughout the preseason, they have struggled to play reliable defense. The offense appears to be going quite smoothly. In addition, the team is playing more fluently under Coach JJ Redick, but the defense still needs improvement. One can expect the rookie to make key contributions to the team.
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Kartik Mudaliar
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