Dalton Knecht Could be the Draft's Best Scorer | 2024 NBA Draft

In this edition of the Heat Check NBA Draft series, Draft Digest writer Derek Parker breaks down Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht, who has made his name as one of college basketball's best bucket-getters this season.
Contents of this video:
0:00 - Dalton Knecht Breakdown
0:43 - Heat Check Explanation
1:16 - Athleticism
1:52 - Scoring
3:28 - Defense
4:42 - Passing/Playmaking
5:47 - Overall Feel
6:31 - Off-Ball Defense
7:33 - The Grade

[@orenlevi4329]

Awesome stuff. Editing note: you should offset the fireball animations, so they don't look exactly the same. It would give it a more organic look without harming the cartoony vibe. About Dalton: I'm a fan, especially in this draft that might get some GMs fired... Gives me Bogi vibes. High floor, good piece to have.

[@TheGreatness-gg1jx]

I see more Kawhi in him than Bogd. He could really shine with the three level scoring. It's all up to him frankly. He has the skills.

[@Cohleash]

LakeShow💜💛 What a steal!

[@elblouses128]

Knecht being the fastest guy in several of the agility drills at the combine makes me wonder about the idea that he doesn’t have the lateral agility to defend (especially with providing off ball rotation and help)

[@charlescohen6140]

Improved all through the season and is fearless. He reminds me of Tatum, and will have an immediate impact. I’m all in.

[@adalbertportento8303]

LET'S GO! LAKERS! CONGRATULATIONS DALTON K.WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSAL LAKERS FAMILY ALL OVER THE WORLD 🌎 ❤ AND CONGRATS GM JJ REDICK.WE LOVE THIS PICK ❤️ 🔥 🔥 🔥 🤯 💥 🤯 💥

[@kotakice]

SO STOKED FOR HIM! LAKER NATION WE GOT A GEM!

[@gdasher]

I've never been a Lakers fan, however I've watched this kid in Thompson Boling Arena the entire year and I'll be pulling for him.

[@ghostcinema9792]

We gotta get a vid on Reed Sheppard

[@nkrumansantos1794]

Hope the Spurs draft him if the they don’t draft Edey

[@emeraldking6624]

GET HIM TO ORLANDO PLEASE! I know he wont be around for pick 18, but I think he fits what we need so well that it's worth trading up

[@thedarkmask4155]

well well u were right he got to the lakers at 17!

[@emeraldking6624]

@@thedarkmask4155 he ALMOST made it to us 😭

[@troyspencer712]

As he's still 2 + years older than Grady Dick, who would you feel as the better offensive future.

[@derek-parker]

I maybe lean Knecht just a bit on pure offense, still love Gradey overall as a prospect.

[@kronmeicrumbs]

I can see him as a Nikola Mirotic type player

[@timboslice8559]

Um no Mirotic was spot up PF. Knect got some wiggle to his scoring ability, more like a slightly bigger Austin Reaves

[@user-mz7ed5cr6o]

He’s similar to doncic minus the passing 6’6 6-7 strong player not overly fast. Very skilled but poor D

[@Vol_Twins]

a 3 in athleticism and a 2 in pass and play is weak bro, show me another 6'6 guard who can dunk like that rn! watch his whole season if you haven't!!

[@Fryinpansvols]

I completely agree!

[@roslolian11]

Stephon Castle

[@timboslice8559]

Yeah I’d give a 4 in athleticism

[@ReavesCarushow]

Very impressive vertical for sure. But I’m pretty sure the athleticism grade is likely due to his lack of speed and quickness. Especially on the defensive end

[@diamend85]

3 is just the cap for white guards 😂

[@r.a.tackey3230]

Luka archetype

[@Htiy]

Slow down

[@r.a.tackey3230]

@@Htiy yeah I watched like one game of his in the conference tournament.. for a player to go from d2 to leading a team like Tennessee is impressive. Probably not close to Luka but similar play style.. going to be really good imo

[@Htiy]

@@r.a.tackey3230 Lol yeah I agree hes definitely a safe pick can probably have the jaime jaquez derrick lively level impact rookie year

[@TheTH3KILL3Rz]

@@r.a.tackey3230nah he’s literally bogdan bogdanovic

[@skutti20]

@@TheTH3KILL3Rz he's way more athletic/physical and has better handles than bogdan, not to mention a lil taller n longer

[@user-mz7ed5cr6o]

He’s plays abit like luka doncic

[@gdasher]

No he really doesn't

[@Fryinpansvols]

Who are the Vulls? 😂 It’s pronounced “VAWLS.” V-O-L-S.

[@gdasher]

Volunteers. Their namesake is the reason Texas A&M isn't North Mexico A&M.