Stephen A. reacts to Dalton Knecht getting drafted by the Lakers: 'LA needed a shooter!' | NBA Draft

[@medz3288]

Who's here after Dalton Knecht dropped 37pts and 9 triples? Steal of the draft!!

[@datsapaddlin]

Lakers with the potential steal of the 2024 draft…JJ said call the Knecht 🔥🔥🔥

[@mrmillennium2697]

Dalton is fairly underrated he's a shot maker and creator and above average shooter his ceiling is higher than Austin's

[@somealias-zs1bw]

Dude was a 5'8 high school sophomore. By that age you already formulate your place in the world, this is who I am, this is what my life is probably gonna be. To go from there to walking the earth at 6'6 and being drafted first round by the lakers must be a mindfck in the best possible way.

[@dahc0023]

@@RobbieStacks90as a laker fan plz just stop talking…cause that’s absurd

[@frostythekrowman]

Steven A still creaming from his knicks trading for bridges 😂😂😂

[@StevenC32]

I think he is going to have trouble defending the wing players in the west. Ant Man and Booker is going to eat him alive because he does not move his feet on defense very well. I think he is worse defender than Luka Doncic.

[@Humble_Legend]

JJ Reddick said get me a shooter dammit 😂😂😂

[@chico1685]

Especially one that he can mold to shoot crazy off screen 3’s

[@BallKnower24]

@@chico1685if he can and also be good on defense it’s wraps he’s gonna be a future star in this league

[@nochilllwill]

@@BallKnower24 hopefully the lights aren’t too bright and he doesn’t shrivel up like practically every young player does around lebron

[@MarioMartinez-tt9ly]

Bronny is a shooter 🤔

[@raymondalejandro1981]

No bronny in first round….so much hate on the kid……

[@Whichway1]

Can’t believe Lakers were lucky to pick him up this late. JJ going to do wonders for this kid

[@Jean-PaulSemaan]

😂😂😂😂. Let him coach a game first

[@o0oStillWeRiseo0o]

Diddle him

[@cd2340]

already gassing up JJ lmaaaoooo

[@fyntc]

@@cd2340 already downplaying JJ lmaaaooooo

[@vulcanraven9701]

its not luck, pro sport leagues are tilted towards big markets. small market teams help big markets by lopsided trades and deliberately passing up players in the drafts. its why 4 cities (LA, NYC, Boston, and SF) are always overrepresented in postseasons.

[@GoatedAtNFS]

SAS don’t even know who he was before the draft remember this morning? 😂😂

[@womar8]

You fr? Which segement was it😂

[@shudigg]

Post the link lol

[@bcssylf]

First time in my life, i have never heard of anyone in the entire first round

[@jamesmcluvlee]

Probably went and watched some tape like I did

[@tonymcclendon3128]

Where they asked which prospect was most intriguing. And he said Bronny because nobody really knows anyone else

[@greiinnn4982]

He shoots better than any other rookie in the league rn. 37 pts and 9 3s 🔥🤷

[@matthewdoliveira9421]

Austin Reves' new best friend 😂

[@justussdad426]

Why is that?

[@samp6237]

@@justussdad426 Whiteboy Knechtion

[@jrdgaf697]

C'mon bruh u know why he said that 😂😂​@justussdad426

[@stuartyoung3324]

​@@justussdad426similar playing style

[@user-qx5nk6qg2b]

What do you mean?

[@ashylarry_CA]

This guy has to wear the number 4 on his jersey! This is a must. Makes too much sense.

[@winwin6661]

Connect 4 I love it.

[@GuitarTabsDaily]

3 in a row just go for one more, go for it, Knecht 4!

[@cujdafool9824]

@@GuitarTabsDailyor he gets a 3 point and 1 😂

[@jadaess01]

Okay...lol...I see what u just did there...😂

[@TeeEnglish02]

He is 😂

[@FeWick]

Playing Not like us at the draft is crazy 😂

[@BeatMystic]

😂

[@whodontlikeit9356]

L.A.

[@Jay.T_tha_man]

A minooorrrrrrrr, Did Josh Giddy get drafted in the wrong year? 👀

[@KwandaMkize]

even the nba draft dissing drake

[@davecurry3153]

Lol

[@DradaNBA_]

Didn't dude basically single handlely beat Auburn

[@mrmillennium2697]

Yeah mostly

[@ParisPK]

Bro he took the torch, beat them with it and set it ablaze

[@kevinberkner3726]

He scored more points at Dean Smith Dome @ UNC 37 more than any other oposing player player has Ever.... Now think about that. All those Duke teams Zion, Kyrie, everybody else. Yeah Dudes a Bucket.

[@sunnyrobinson2128]

Almost Purdue too

[@Jkev24]

​@@kevinberkner3726Kyrie played like 2 games or something lol, but yeah your point still stands

[@deontasmith2632]

This might be the steal of the draft this kid is elite

[@StevenC32]

I am not very excited by the pick, I think he is going to be liability on defense.

[@aland9984]

😄😄😄 Here come's lolaker fans talking themselves up. By the way did you guys see coach hurley there?😄😄😄

[@joelflow7792]

They just got the steal of the draft

[@mikejr92mmj]

@@StevenC32you’re a liability

[@sirgeoh]

@@StevenC32 bring him off the bench to be the main scorer on that squad.

[@Los2raw]

A+ Pick 🔥🫡 Coach Reddick is going to be GREAT mark my words

[@MultiBreezyb]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MultiBreezyb]

@danLTa1 no you sound very ignorant

[@kingprince7825]

True 💜💛

[@FuriousTheGeorge]

🤡

[@Medz-TV]

You all said that in Darvin Spam... 🤡

[@ryhnoman7591]

As a Lakers fan I like this pick. I can argue he should have gone top 10

[@mrmillennium2697]

I thought he would go behind Donovan Clingan at #8

[@CadenWalker-h3e]

Fr

[@6ixR0ll]

It was bec of his age.

[@Big-Goldie45]

Yeah it’s ridiculous he didn’t

[@Yolaboibamm]

Best player in the draft

[@zyronjhycerTVVLOG]

Im here for his 37points 9threes😁and his confident is on fire

[@DanielJimenez-mi5zm]

Absolute steal, well done lakers!

[@TreyStuzzy]

He’s gonna be great Mark my words he’s like an athletic jj redick with guard skills

[@johnnyboy7144]

He’s a better version of prime Mike Miller, dude is the steal of this draft

[@jigozaens289]

4 months ago, brother, you were right

[@Racio00]

Dont need bricklayers, construction workers😂

[@radgamez738]

smith is hella funny ill give him that

[@jonjhon8491]

Bars

[@AretixMedia]

Super funny

[@gridirongodsnetwork]

Great pickup. Dalton is more than a shooter. Had one of the better max verticals at the combine, as well as best shuttle time.

[@vincelopez8844]

Playing not like us 🔥🔥😂

[@Jkev24]

If only they played that during the Toronto pick

[@02nupe]

Drake Wave helping out everyone lol

[@Musa_98]

@@02nupe lol sound good 💀😂😂

[@Agentjohnson-029]

He said “ your JJ Reddick, that’s what u want. you know how important it is”. He wasn’t making a comparison. U blew it out of proportion

[@VinnieBoucher_II]

He needs to wear the #4. If my last name was Knecht that would be my go to number!

[@djsausagebiscuits]

haha you're a visionary. go into promoting!

[@kilahlipstick9687]

Super dope suggestion.

[@21Kolb]

Definitely.

[@morlock8936]

Bazinga

[@greenranger3441]

Knecht 4 three , BANGGGGGGG!!

[@jdykes5347]

I ve seen him play about all his games last year. He is definitely more than just a shooter. He can fill it up from anywhere.

[@sunnyrobinson2128]

I’m shocked he slid, Best shooter in the draft. Thought Memphis would’ve traded back up to get him.

[@M_Duhamel]

Best shooter in draft was Shepard by a mile but still, yes, great pick

[@amab1853]

Exactly 💯 that would have made sense since he played for Tennessee

[@FlyinSolo8319]

Please dont come here and forget how to shoot!

[@youngmeezy7635]

Lights be too bright 😎 in LA man they need to dim them lights shooters forget to shoot

[@Jkev24]

​@@youngmeezy7635need to ask the Clippers for their light settings then 😂

[@glockBoy704]

​@@Jkev24naw lol I think it's all them banners blocking the light😂😂

[@onemike909]

My thoughts exactly. I can’t remember a consistent 3-point shooter for the Lakers since Glen Rice was on the squad.

[@Jkev24]

@@glockBoy704 haha true

[@lamontmelrose7640]

I saw this kid in Tenn....this is scary....he's gonna shake things up in the West! Excited for my Lakers

[@BandzyfrmBK]

JJ is COOKING 😂😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥

[@trestresmajor1778]

“he don’t brick layers, he don’t need construction workers”😂

[@amab1853]

Dalton was SEC player of the year! I loved watching him play for Tennessee in the tournament this spring. He is exciting to watch. The lakers got lucky getting him at 17. He was projected to be #6

[@SSJRome]

Shocked he fell this far tbh

[@6ixR0ll]

It was bec of his age.

[@arguseyed9982]

@@6ixR0ll Or they pulled an Austin Reaves

[@6ixR0ll]

@@arguseyed9982 I mean u can look at everyone that was drafted top 15 they all pretty much 20 and under. And one of the commentators Said it.

[@BramieDagyapin]

Austin Dalton connection

[@jeseryllbranzuela7076]

​@@6ixR0llhow old is he?

[@olecramv4273]

Super bucket. Very bright future for the Lakers with Reddick.

[@diontewashington1193]

Welcome to the city of Lakers Nation

[@lakerlife9817]

the city of Lakers Nation sounds like you've never been to the "CITY"...U tool...

[@yoshikigrg8]

How in the world no other tewm picked him to the point where he dropped all the way to #17? Lakers is very very very lucky to be able to draft him this late given his skills and assests.

[@shudigg]

Can’t believe he slide out of top 10

[@mkingadiffernce]

Nobody believed it

[@bardrop4347]

I hope he doesn’t forget how to shoot 3’s like most of our 3-point shooter acquisitions

[@730FlightRisk]

😂😂😂

[@21Kolb]

This still haunts me. Like how tf can you forget how to shoot when you’ve done it all your life. It pisses me off.

[@bardrop4347]

@@21Kolb man I feel that, one of the worst parts about it is those same shooters we get that can’t shoot for us will immediately go to another team and remember how to shoot again 😑

[@vroravage2522]

Hopefully JJ can teach these players to shoot better

[@AK-hr9pm]

Lights are always too bright when these guys come to LA 🤦‍♂

[@JXSmith-fr5xy]

Dalton is great shooter and he will dunk on you. People are underestimating him talking about Austin Reeves. It's just because he's white. Lazy comparison. Austin Reeves don't have hops like Dalton. Dalton athleticism is underrated. VOL 4 LIFE.

[@mayburnwright3434]

TN Vol and Celtics fan here. Y’all got a BALLER! Bro scored 40 on Kentucky. Even Lebron shouted him out during an interview during March madness.

[@davidsayimright57]

Should be a top 5 pick in a draft like this.

[@n.r6094]

He has the talent skilld and work ethic! Amazing peak for LA

[@730FlightRisk]

I thought so too

[@donlee.4308]

Dalton and Austin = the bash brothers.

[@omarmoran3097]

😂😂😂

[@Thrashippie]

Frap vs small town

[@peterkoroma7876]

y'all gotta stop coining these names xD

[@donlee.4308]

@@peterkoroma7876 JJ is coach Bombay.

[@StevenC32]

except neither one of them can defend.

[@Momula101]

He was my #1 and he fell to my team 🔥

[@angelcanez4426]

I searched NBA draft and I didn't get the first pick in the draft video I got the Lakers 17th pick in the draft as my first video.

[@yojohn7076]

He’s a great shot creator and really good at getting his own off the dribble, hope LA won’t try to change his game and keeps him that way

[@AWF1000]

I knew he would be great but i had no idea he would be this good this quick at the start of his nba career.

[@juliusjean-baptiste924]

Lakers possibly got a MPJ level draft steal. Crazy how he fell that far

[@soiceyboyz2979]

Stop

[@juliusjean-baptiste924]

@@soiceyboyz2979 it’s the truth. Had MPJ not had the back injuries, he would’ve easily been a top 10 pick. I thought Knecht would be a top 10 pick. Him falling to 17 is almost like how MPJ fell in the draft

[@jamesescobar-cortez729]

I’ll take that, we need shooters and our new head coach knows a thing or two about that.

[@TheYoungMuTe]

@@juliusjean-baptiste924tbh mpj was a crazy prospect.

[@blackalphagaming8010]

​@@soiceyboyz2979 nah you stop

[@xcjbmgx]

We got him at 17! What a steal 🔥 he was supposed to be a top 10 pick for sure!!!! #LakersGang4Life

[@manveergill7539]

FOR🙌🏻💭🔥🥂LIFE💜💛🙌🏻🔐💜💛

[@Topszn1992]

All the way from Thornton Colorado! Proud of you Fam 🫡

[@adalbertportento8303]

LET'S GO! LAKERS CONGRATULATIONS! WELCOME! TO LAKERS! UNIVERSAL FAMILY ALL OVER THE WORLD 🌎 ❤❤❤ 🔥 🔥 🔥 🤯 💥 🤯 💥

[@jeremyjames3633]

Knecht and Edey were the steals of the draft I was surprised that Zach Edey went at 9

[@slice_4]

how the prick did the lakers get this guy so late i was putting him on top 7-9

[@thefirm9746]

I fully expected the Spurs to use their #8 pick on him.

[@morganheuel9216]

@@thefirm9746even with rob on the board ?

[@thefirm9746]

@@morganheuel9216 Rob plays no defense.

[@chrisa8863]

Bro said "they dont want brick layers and construction workers" im done 💀

[@anthonylynch423]

From TN to LA! Let’s go Dalton! My favorite college team to my favorite NBA team. JJ is going to really help Dalton grow into his own

[@kyzerbatiste2645]

Knecht the fkn dots 😤💪🏿⚡

[@markie2fresh625]

This dude is a steal

[@stampscapes]

Shocked he was still available! I still want Christie to get more playing time next season though. Knecht and him play the same position right?

[@Jkev24]

Yeah. Kind of a log jam now at SG now though. Makes me think JHS and/or Christie are on the trade block.

[@johnhendrix28]

@@Jkev24they should trade max christie, can’t believe they took JHS if they take bronny that pic is gonna look dumb

[@WhatTheHeck1290]

Lakers need Donovan Mitchell

[@foxtown7662]

Congrats DK!!VOLNATION will follow you!!!

[@Cr0wnPr1nC3]

Im convinced the fix is in.. This kid is the American Luka..😂😂😂

[@jmbcheng1998]

Austin = Instant, Knecht = Connect. There you have it, the two playing together will be "Instant Connect" 😁

[@Shadow72017]

I already have a good nickname for him. KNECHT (Connect) 4

[@kunjiklub]

"This kid has the potential to start the games, but Bronnie will help us finish the games" - LBJ

[@aldinebarrion6264]

Way to go way to go Lakers! ❤

[@manveergill7539]

🫡🔥💭🥂🙌🏻💭💜💛

[@ryxbyx720]

Who is here after he drops 37 points against the jazz

[@wetbandits9168]

Lakers so lucky to have him

[@manveergill7539]

🫡🔥💭🥂💭🙌🏻💜💛

[@liliabalonda7631]

legit

[@anthonygoh9658]

16th Pick McCain = Devin Booker 17th Pick Knecht = Carmelo Anthony

[@pumas8247]

Lakers fan really thought they was gon draft bronny at 17 💀💀💀

[@bjax211]

Absolutely no one in their right mind thought that.

[@BabylonGateLA]

You Laker haters were the ones saying that little tiny buddy 😂😂

[@alexchiyabe]

@@bjax211hi I’m no one

[@michaeltrimm1667]

No not the 17th but y’all going to make it in the 2nd rd. That’s why u got JJ as a coach no real coach drafting that dude. Y’all not winning anything anytime soon

[@maxsmart8954]

Lakers struck gold!

[@tywilson3689]

way to early to be saying all that

[@manveergill7539]

🫡🔥💭🥂🙌🏻💭💜💛

[@sak1320]

@@tywilson3689now say what? Lol 😂

[@tywilson3689]

@@sak1320 still way too early. He's flashing for sure but being consistent and playing well in the playoffs are different things

[@htvlogs80]

Dalton & Austin Reeves is the Lakers future!

[@rhodriecarillo877]

with Knecht already on Board... the only missing piece for the Lakers is a Legitimate Center position

[@deshawnthomas434]

KNECHT 4 IN THE BUILDING

[@The_CoachQ]

He will be Rookie of Year!

[@okayranks-]

This is aging so well 🤲🏽💸

[@positivepatrick2009]

What a nasty pick! SEC Player of the Year. 1st team All-American. Let's go!!!!! Dude is a stud and a baller.

[@harryville3327]

This Kidd remind me of a more athletic Larry Bird scary, This kid is a Diamond found.

[@BrooksOrlando]

Some guys are just late bloomers too. He seems to be a legit case of that if you look at his trajectory…He had a late growth spurt. We’ve seen it with guys like Butler, Lowry, Siakim, Rodman, B Wallace, etc. Not recruited, come in at 22/23 yrs old and slip in draft due to that. On draft day, there’s this conception guys that age are closer to their ceiling. Higher floor, but are what they are. Knecht I still think is growing rapidly like 19/20 yr old prospects

[@Jukeboxster]

Most mock drafts had Knecht going between 8th and 10th, with a few as high as 6th, and Lakers got him at 17th. Who knows how he ends up doing in the NBA, but it's a great pick today.

[@Sportsfan-cm5up]

He has potential cuz he already 23

[@JohnColonShorts]

Couldn't hear a word they were saying. Was too busy singing "They not like us" 😂

[@Velly2g]

What hours does Stephen A Smith work? You see him 10am and then at 10pm he's still on TV.

[@BabylonGateLA]

Thats why he wants 25 Million per year from ESPN

[@realtalk5931]

He’s the black dracula

[@christianshaw2450]

This was the best pick in the draft. I didn’t think he’d be there at 17

[@Fellow287]

People don’t wanna talk to Monica McNutt lmfao

[@Mike-xm1hl]

Her name is awkward

[@Fellow287]

@@Mike-xm1hl and she’s just annoying AF and unlikable

[@Marley11st]

I've NEVER been this upset at the 76ers in my near 30yrs of fandom, he was right there and they didn't take him, but decided to take a 6'2 guy when Maxey is 6'2 himself, and the contenders in the conference are big and getting bigger, smh, Knect was my favorite prospect in this entire draft also

[@kicker1230]

Now all they need is a leader

[@reneep9972]

SOL on that one.

[@kicker1230]

😂

[@J-zu7po]

You mean ad and lebum to leave

[@reneep9972]

@@J-zu7po AD is no leader.

[@Clear256]

Such a perfect pick for thd Lakers, he only slipped because hes a little older but the just needed a developed shooter and they got that.. Such a crazy steal!

[@tyates147]

Makes me wonder who Ham would’ve wanted drafted 😂😂

[@demonyitoooooo]

Bronny😅

[@DanielAmoy-v6f]

Obviously a construction worker

[@musiclife3265]

I remember watchin him in the tourney. Real hooper right here. He was ballin tryna keep his team in it but they were outmatched. He showed up tho fs

[@diontewashington1193]

Lakers Nation champion 💪🏆

[@TimothySantiago415]

LAKERS STILL SUCK

[@alexdelvalle4841]

He earned he’s way there, great pick, size and shoot.

[@kaycdatruth]

Bro I’m psyched about the pic j

[@streetdreamsxcollective]

Lakers always been A+ in draft 😂

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Are you HAPPY Los Angeles Lakers this DRAFT ?

[@hajiecresencio7035]

super happy...Lakers need a shooter..and thats him...😊

[@funkallectual]

good pickup. similar to wally szczerbiak & bogdan bogdanovic. also flashes of austin reaves. great kickout plays for him. hopefullu he "knechts" from the 3

[@wooreturned8447]

BANNER 18 INCOMING! 💛

[@oneluv72]

🫵🏾🫵🏾🫵🏾💜💛💜💛🏀🏀

[@SrealG]

Laker Nation has become the most delusional fan base in the Association. A new coach who has never coached on any level...and a 17th pick (who will not immediately get ANY minutes)...basically running it back with the same roster but expecting diffrent results. FN Crazy

[@jermaineburgess3767]

🧢

[@King_Dadon]

@@SrealGnah the Knicks lol

[@SrealG]

​@@King_Dadon...Neck and Neck

[@kaperfield]

They got a shooter! Stephen A. Said it so! “they don’t need a brick layer! They don’t need construction worker! They need SHOOTER!” 💜💛

[@zikryafiq9915]

the lakers is the main story an ESPN is narrating it

[@BabylonGateLA]

LETS GO LAKERS 💜💛

[@vroravage2522]

Are you new to the NBA?!? Lakers been getting media attention for decades

[@damien5971]

2:07 When you're an introvert 💀. That wasn't even the question.

[@LavxbesdolpA]

Banner 18 is coming baby

[@codyhornecinema]

Dudes talking about him not receiving any D1 offers yet neglecting the fact that he grew several inches that year then transferred to UT to become one of the greatest scorers in the SEC and UT history.

[@mrmillennium2697]

He could work his way to starting 2 guard I believe and becoming a millionaire and living in L.A. hope he don't get caught up

[@Cavsfantv]

He’s not starting bro lol 😂

[@juliusjean-baptiste924]

A 6th man coming off the bench

[@mattimeikalainen1635]

Dalton Knecht might be HIM

[@DemonTime08]

They already have a guy in this spot cam reddish I don’t see him being better than him especially not on defense I don’t see him even being better than Rui he can make shots in college can he hit in the NBA? and no defense? That’s not what we need they are going in assuming he will be a good shooter off the bat and if he struggles and no defense he won’t see the court.

[@RickJamesFPV]

Good move Lakers. LET'S GO!

[@nellyville69]

He a dawg but chemistry wise I don’t see the fit with lbj and Davis being there

[@denzel8827]

Knecht is probably the best off ball player in this entire class. He can run around the court like curry and then just rise up for a jump shot from literally anywhere. The chemistry is insane.

[@J-zu7po]

They’ll leave soon because they aren’t picking his kid

[@imgrizz.]

Welcome to the LakeShow 💜💛