Getting Dalton Knecht could be a TRANSFORMATIONAL MOMENT for the Lakers 📈 - Windy's take | NBA Today

[@weho_brian]

not even cap, we have been looking for dude for the last 10 years

[@mosesdeleon2481]

Deadass

[@Jake-m5o]

Also if lebron can stay at around 25 and 12 assists? Decreases shots but increases fg and 3pt fg% would be wild too. Imagine knecht ad and lebron go for like 3 straight( maybe. Trade dlo and gabe for a center?)

[@joseph_unlimited2260]

​@@Jake-m5oyup, and possibly get trae young; center Robert Williams

[@marghielas]

@@joseph_unlimited2260teams knows better NOT to give Bron a true big like that with Davis cmon now😭😭😭

[@TayTriggers]

How ever long ago Randle was drafted

[@TiffanyBenson-q8y]

Over the past ten or so years, the Lakers have had great success selecting older players later in the draft.

[@KingGeeKay]

The lakers have had great success drafting, & player development, period! Jordan Clarkson, BI,D-Lo,Larry Nance,Julius Randle, Caruso, Lamelo,Kuz, Hart, Thomas Bryant, Wagner, Pippin Jr are all legit at the max, a mid tier star or at least, good role players….even THT was serviceable at times. The lakers scouting department is very underrated.

[@Kpopboppin-bw8iv]

They've been great at getting them good white guys.

[@skatedurr]

@@KingGeeKay why u replying to a bot?

[@jfinch8328]

Windy’s “Standing on bidness” actually sounded legit😂😂🔥

[@Jfreezy45]

You heard that too 😂 Bro had that swang in it

[@alexthomas748]

😂 facts

[@seand8415]

Yes it did! He definitely said it with his chest!

[@Tjdaly1258]

Ikr😂😂

[@redcomet0079]

I’m so so so happy the lakers finally have a shooter

[@ReyFider]

A shameless shooter. He doesn't hesistate. Boy is cold-blooded.

[@SandraArthur-xl7oq]

Finally dalton can also pick up the slack when lebron & Ad need to break , they will be able to rest knowing dalton out there

[@CrownMe13]

That step must be made out of adamantium

[@hipcatnoob6611]

Apple boxes are pretty strong 💪

[@deewhite3658]

😂😂😂😂

[@will-zj5gq]

that step is on its last leg. screaming for its life

[@anthonythompson1913]

LMFAO!!! 😂😂😂

[@yungmizzy]

Lmao 😂😂😂😂!!! That's a good one.

[@NewEra-f6t]

Kenecht looking like a prime Klay Thompson.

[@bebes-q2t]

Might be better

[@Roxas-ph3te]

​@bebes-q2t Well, Klay was a great defensive guard as well, so we'll have to wait and see how Dalton evolves before we do Klay comparisons. Dalton has the build to do it though

[@drerush9065]

Right...Catch and shoot!!

[@Shad727]

Offensively but Klay was top 3 perimeter defender at that time.

[@Jonathan-pp3du]

Better than Klay Thompson after 14 games? Please.

[@XHUNTERX.]

Dalton Knecht Rookie Of The Year

[@NubisKubis-gc9if]

I would love to but that kid that 76ers picked at 16 might take it because everyone is injured on that team and he's able to stats pad.

[@twixsupr3me629]

​@NubisKubis-gc9if wont matter DK4 is putting up numbers on a lebron lead lakers team that says more than the kid at the 76ers even tho he will be nice as well

[@daviddamiao5]

@@NubisKubis-gc9if Knecht is putting up numbers on a team with Hall of Famers who are producing, which imo is way more impressive than what McCain is doing. That's not to take away anything he's doing over there in Philly tho.

[@Mufes-hv5cz]

​@daviddamiao5 still early ..knecht will hit 3s but the lakers will lose ultimately ...he's having a Jeremy lin streak

[@daviddamiao5]

@ and how do u know that 😂😂he’s a rookie

[@blakebrown534]

The turnaround of this team from last year is incredible and I'm so happy to have a Lakers team I WANT to watch this year. I definitely was not expecting it.

[@Slimreaper444]

It was a simple move we did . Get rid of Darvin ham for somebody that’s gone coach 😂

[@MarcusAurelius2020]

No prizes for guessing what DH would've done with DK if he was still head coach today.

[@moneymoney3235]

LeGm picked DK and JJ GENIUS

[@matrix-fh9tn]

JJ, yes, but no, he didn't pick DK. No Lakers remotely thought DK would be available.

[@moneymoney3235]

@ wrong again try again

[@Qweasd551]

😂😂😂😂

[@Rich_iam]

Lakers always draft well. Especially late. This has nothing to do with Lebron. But this does make up for passing on Jaquez

[@jerry85g7]

No...Rob Pelinka did

[@rogers6168]

Lakers didn't even hold a pre draft workout for this guy. They thought he would have already been drafted. Wasn't & they grabbed him.

[@ensabanor9939]

Cap?

[@useyourname210]

@@ensabanor9939 Dalton's team didnt want that workout because they think he will not drop down that far. Lakers want to work out with him

[@PsychicThursday]

@@useyourname210 that was my understanding, too, at least as far as Dalton's team was concerned. This isn't any shade on Dalton's agent, because it's common for agents to do that as a way of preserving their player's value.

[@thetarheel2010j]

Knecht 4

[@weho_brian]

that nick name makes no sense, unless he's actually getting a 4-pt play

[@Grommok]

Westside Knechtion!!

[@johnnytyler5685]

@@weho_brian It makes perfect sense to someone who isn't a troglodyte. His jersey number is 4, he "connects" on his 3-pointers and "connect 4" is a game that has been on the market for FIFTY YEARS now. Apparently you've never heard of it.

[@efeG24]

How about KNECHTion

[@pmp521]

​@@efeG24Westside Knecht is what Snoop named him

[@jude3180]

I love when people win in life. I just wish everybody could win.

[@PsychicThursday]

It's a beautiful thing. I wish everyone could win, too, but that's not sports. If you learn from it, though, then that loss can help you win later.

[@openranks4519]

Focus on yourself winning bro🙄

[@nolansalasalan5572]

perk is literally standing on bidness 🤣🤣

[@kimking5928]

Standing on a soap box. 😂

[@CA-tk8yn]

If Knecht were a bit more harsh in dogging others, he'd be a lot like Larry Bird. They both effect the game in a way that helps their team mates, while always seeking their shot. I love that. We needed a guy like that because our other young players are sometimes too passive.

[@masudbillah6196]

Rookie season. Dude has alot of time to improve even more

[@sharifnasser7635]

I think hes unique. Hes not klay or larry bird. Hes not KCP. Hes just Knecht. He can shoot and is sneaky athletic. Really confident player but quiet as of now 😮

[@minebabble]

Lol, why do people always compare any White guy who is decent with Larry Bird. Yall crazy.

[@Thhhgg838]

Exactly bird came to mind right away

[@JayDee-b5u]

Cuz he white? LOL. Knecht is not a talker at all.

[@devinblackmon6937]

37 wings is crazy and I believe perk would eat all of it in 1 sitting

[@StudioCooks]

Reaves, Knect, Vando, Bron AD.

[@budstopseasyroadspence]

Vando getting traded. Reaves Reddish Knecht Bron AD is the current starting lineup until Rui comes back.

[@nscsense6753]

@@budstopseasyroadspencewhen rui comes back would you bench rui, reddish, or knect?

[@budstopseasyroadspence]

@@nscsense6753 Who would I bench? Idk. But JJ will prolly put Knecht back on the bench.

[@tjaekeysofficial]

@@budstopseasyroadspencehe would be stupid if he dif…. And JJ ain’t stupid

[@jamessindel3205]

@@nscsense6753That’s actually a very intriguing question there sir. I’m all in with our group this year so with that being said I think we start with reddish and I don’t think we can move him considering he’s our best perimeter defender by far. While also continuing not to be a liability on the offensive end so I say stick with cam. Reaves has been quite consistent this year offensively so I think he stays. While Rui gives us size and some more rebounding I truly think with Lebron at the four we’re better offensively. In that scenario you would certainly have to remain with current five. Rui is tough and can get going in a hurry but Dalton (when he’s got it going) could easily go for 50 if he gets enough looks so his offensive prowess should outweigh Rui’s rebounding capabilities and downhill success..but hey that’s just my opinion. Would do you think dude?

[@blacarrowblacwolf9791]

I've been watching him at Tennessee and he was definitely a top 5 pick

[@HybridVisualMedia]

It may be way too early but the Lakers potentially have mvp, coach of the year, roty.

[@dennisgreene2544]

Just getting started, Mr. Dalton

[@alkers372]

Good comments by Perkins. I criticize him enough, so kudos to him when he's right about something. Knecht is certainly more than a shooter...that will become more and more apparent.

[@herusun3654]

Indeed, and having JJ and LeBron to coach him up is going to be massive for his ceiling. Like Perk said, he's a hooper!

[@TheBeasty233]

He’s a 3 level scorer. Been dat, always will be that. Can get buckets anywhere on the court.

[@JayDee-b5u]

@@TheBeasty233 And he loves to dunk on people.

[@mauricerhodes1756]

Perk has been as correct as any paid nba analyst over the past 6 years....

[@tagamial]

Lakers have had lots of success drafting older players later in the drafts the last 10 years or so.

[@aldztapeceria]

Being a sharpshooter himself, JJ definitely knows how to use a guy like DK effectively.

[@pmp521]

If the Lakers get Vando back and add a big, lakers going to be dangerous

[@sujithmaddi7577]

They are already borderline dangerous , but might need more in Conference finals/ nba finals

[@davidoswald5749]

DK is a rookie, a ROOKIE, playing like this - this dude hasn't even reached his full potential, that is scary, glad he's on our team. :D

[@Leconte.]

Dalton was definately a top 5 pick. The NBA executives screwed up

[@adh2298]

That man told no lies. Every Bron hater always tries to point out how many all star teammates Lebron has had but completely leave out the fact that 90% of those players never made an all star team, All NBA, or All Defensive team while playing with LeBron, either because they were too young and inexperienced at the time or too old and washed up. However, SEVERAL of Jordan’s teammates were good enough to make All Star, All NBA, or All defensive teams WHILE in their prime playing with Jordan which is even harder than just making a simple all star team.

[@Numbers-mc2ks]

U just made up a lot in your head. Most bron all star teammates were already all stars

[@aki2662]

​@Numbers-mc2ks You LeBron haters have ZERO reading comprehension and ZERO IQ I swear. A monkey can read better than u

[@yodark2tee]

Stop the cap

[@christopherhorn1161]

Let it go

[@ejay2075]

Saw him play live last year playing the Tarheels. Knew he would ball out in the league.

[@TyshontakesAmericanclips]

Is it safe to say Dalton knecht is the next klay Thompson

[@KotaManifest]

He’s better

[@TyshontakesAmericanclips]

@KotaManifest thats bold! But you might be onto something, I actually agree with you

[@herusun3654]

It's early, but Klay was known for his defense also. But Dalton can put it on the floor and just seems more complete offensively. He still has to perform on the biggest stage like Klay has as well.

[@JayDee-b5u]

Terrible comp. He's more athletic with a much better handle and vision.

[@ricdizon5470]

DALTON KNECHT IS MORE ATHLETIC THAN KLAY THOMPSON...

[@superdopehiphop]

Knecht top2 in lane agility and shuttle run at 2024 NBA combine and 39 inch vertical. Those facts with beautiful stroke at 6’7” or so in shoes (6’5.25” barefoot) and top2 college player in 23-24 makes it so weird he dropped to 17 in a bad draft! Especially when projected to go 5-8. I get he’s 23, but insane he fell to 17 in bad draft!

[@kSwissh007]

KNECHT 4!!!! wit a nickname like that he was born to hoop!!!💯 glad he is ready for the showtime lakers!!!

[@isaacphillips1663]

JJ Reddick Is Using Math Like He Said.

[@chinumo]

Wow, it would be nice if talking heads admitted when they were previously wrong, since each one of these people were shading the Lakers earlier this year after the draft and said the Lakers needed trades.

[@MagicMike-n6u]

As a Lakers fan,vee still needs to trade DLo, Gabe and cam though!

[@foundationsyth9825]

And Rui. There's no need for Rui anymore. All of his minutes need to go to Knechte. If you throw in Rui to sweeten the pot, I bet they can manage to get Jerami Grant without giving any good picks​@@MagicMike-n6u

[@phantomdancer3279]

stop this nonsense..even a broken clock is right twice. its been years of this front office not making moves when we have needed them. even with dalton being as good as he is, we have a clear weakness at our wing position, we have 0 2 way players. contracts like dlo and rui are extremely expendable as they dont fit the team well. we still need a solid trade to get more shooting. finally people see what a shooter like dalton can do on a team with lebron and ad, we need more of that. 4 years of us being bottom in shooting has been a key reason we have been so bad.

[@Rich_iam]

@MagicMike-n6u without Vando you can't trade Cam. He's the only guy on the perimeter who plays any D. Y'all say anything.

[@Jfreezy45]

Kenecht jersey ordered

[@am3818]

He’s gonna be around for a while so good buy 👍🏼 I added him in fantasy during pre season so I’m extra happy lol go Lakeshow

[@NewEra-f6t]

Perk said Staples center 🤣 I don't blame him.

[@1crediblemessenger494]

Darvin Ham would not have even been playing this guy. Unbelievable

[@zackamania6534]

Dalton was 5”9 going into his SR year of high school GO VOLS GO LAKESHOW

[@davidmil15]

wow less than 6 inches tall, that's quite a growth spurt!

[@LawrenceAugust_]

@@davidmil15 🤣

[@carltonmartin3526]

Man, forget all this. Austin better shape up or get replaced.

[@YoungSymisCool]

Makes sense 🤔

[@shermantarwater1826]

He said this is not the greatest defense but Dk was hitting them when he was open and when he was being guarded too

[@nothembajozi2862]

It's 23:32 where I am . Why did you kept me waiting for so long. I have to get up at 04:00. I love the show.

[@riyaadras4567]

In Cape Town South Africa.. also 22;38 I feel you

[@INDASTREETTV]

Standing on bidness!!!

[@marktesperlado1001]

And it all came from DLo assist , no one notice😂

[@kimking5928]

He’s confident in himself because the team is confident in him. Imagine how great he felt seeing Lebron cheering him on from the sidelines.

[@Yardie_king876]

3:13 yea but lebron didn't praise the front office he just said they weren't dumb enough to pass up on him like everyone else, they didn't do anything special

[@deetooreckless28]

Shut up bro u think us fans we give af bout the front office getting credit. ?

[@animereactor1]

Why are you reacting like that? You weirdo

[@jcorbe1073]

You're weird bro touch some grass

[@haywood0457]

DK a sniper. But also ever since DLo to the beech AR is playing like an All-Star and LBJ is on the verge of leading the NBA in assists…once AGAIN. Should’ve never taken him off PG after ‘20.

[@justmaxeth]

remember the last time i was excited about a rookie was when we got Kuz, and he had dinner with Kobe, that looked like smth special, let's not jinx it

[@marvinbailey9978]

The brother plays with confidence of a dawg, I saw flashes of greatness at Tennessee!!! If he can continue to play this the lakers could be seriously dangerous!

[@deerealosas]

Hold up! Did Malika just say Kobe scored 22 straight points twice 2:24 - “once in March of 2003 in his final game and then against Michael Jordan in 2006, which was against the Raptors, that was when Kobe had 81”? That info is all shades of wrong! Reading from a teleprompter that has the wrong information can be bad for your health.😂

[@jandrizzcagas1328]

Dalton CoNECHT cuz he always connects his shots to the ring

[@johndurrer7869]

The #16 and #17 picks in the 2024 draft are gonna be the best players in that draft

[@albertobaizar1320]

agree 👍

[@positivepatrick2009]

SEC Player of the Year. Dropped 40 in the NCAA tourney. He is legit. And he has a Coach that can continue to develop him.

[@JayDee-b5u]

w/ a 39" vertical and long arms.

[@drieey]

Say it again Perk- they should ban zone defense in the NBA! It has no place in the NBA. Players should have to guard their opponents individually! This is professional basketball.

[@shahidmufti795]

ESPN is CELEBRATING THIS MOMENT!!! Finally their beloved Lakers doing "Business"......

[@Thunderstick-y8h]

For a second I thought that was Reeves catching a lob above rim lol….it was Knecht !

[@nicktaylor2551]

Had one massive game and already putting the expectations on him.

[@LawrenceAugust_]

Only 14 games, but man... DK's shooting splits so far are NUTS - 52/46/92

[@Eats1987]

I was thinking the kid would be like Keith Van Horn, Hedu Turkolu maybe Rashad Lewis kinda player but maybe he's closer to Korver. Idk surprised so far. I didn't know he was at this level of shooting.

[@Cat66-p6q]

He's much more than just a shooter. But he's smart enough to know how to adjust. With reaves, dlo, and bron all handling the ball, all he needs to do is get himself open and this man is definitely good at it. Doing backdoor cuts, running thru screens. But if push comes to shove, the guy can def get his own.

[@tsipatos6532]

Exactly as I was thinking, JJ sees himself in Dalton that's why he's now in the starting lineup.

[@Thunderstick-y8h]

Anyone who watched Tennessee vs Purdue in the tournament , isn’t surprised what Dalton Knecht can do.

[@RJ-ph5zg]

Trade DLo and Gabe for a decent big and we’re good.

[@rudebwoytroy]

This man hit the mj shrug lool

[@1chancelord]

Perk bout sounded like he played football talking about assisted points 😂😂

[@_Theshiz909]

Man, the pressure they are putting on him already. Not just any player can play in LA

[@Discipline2-q6g]

Call him water

[@ronaldjean2830]

With a good center this team will be champion this season.

[@itsres384]

Lakers drafted an All Star player!

[@VinDKing24]

Last year the Lakers players started playing hard after 40 games, just ask Rui.

[@wussellwestbrick]

Ney been lookin too fineeeee lately sheeeeesh

[@JohnHolmes-y2b]

He definitely a future all star if used right big perk💯

[@alphawolf0601]

Dalton "West side" Knecht

[@alfredmayes5005]

Imma stand on bidness and say: he’s just what the Lakers have been wishing for the past 8 years. Welcome to LA DK4. 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾

[@torpedohost]

lakers need to stop saving bronny for the playoffs

[@Thcoco95]

Such a pretty jumper tho

[@therealist33777]

He is the one person I've seen, who I think could actually reach Steph's record. He'll probably break the 3-point game record this year. Scary potential

[@mambaouthere9427]

This feels like perk talking about my rookie MyPlayer in 2K

[@chuckwill7303]

When Big Perk right he STAND ON BUSINESS

[@SKYTHERAPYY]

Glad he is thriving now that means somebody or somebody’s expendable

[@DaniloJamandra-jc5gi]

To God be the glory!7x

[@darrellgouch2675]

I was shaking my head when my thunder passed on him 😓

[@Tongan68Style]

This guy number one ALL American!!!!😎💀🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@thoryl7067]

Call him by his new snoop given name WEST SIDE KNECHT!

[@LogoRange]

Someone should make a Knecht build on 2k… (I did) 👀

[@tyreepowell8367]

Los Angeles Loves Dalton Knecht

[@abjustdoit1294]

“We just didn’t fuck it up” is not praise 😂

[@perryjackson8868]

Dalton is very much more than a shooter. I think him falling to the Lakers has alot to do with his success!! AD, AR , Rui, Now Dalton. The Lakers are playing with house money going into the trade deadline. Rob Palinka could wait on the buyout market again.

[@kimberlydunn954]

When it's showtime go to Knecht ! ROTY

[@multiplefutures8206]

MEET THE KNECHT!!! Lets go!!!!

[@breezyphontain9686]

Teams are gonna start keying in on the rookie soon. Hopefully he keeps this up. I think the lakers get one more big and they are champion contenders

[@Topaz723]

LeBron made 2 huge W decisions with JJ and DK thus far.

[@udishomer5852]

Knecht can certainly also cut and dunk, we seen that

[@rikkid7308]

Windy with the slight shade to Knecht’s streak “not the greatest defense” 😂 This man hurts when talking about the Lakers

[@MoneyF4]

If you watch Knecht he’s a scorer that shoots well. He’s the third option they need. JJ put this man in the starting lineup.

[@thoryl7067]

He already is in the starting lineup 😊

[@dandrespruill1165]

Who thinks dalton knecht will be the next superstar for the Lakers? This guy can shoot and his game reminds me of dan majerle.

[@Countduk005]

As a player Konneckt makes JJ feel like hes on the court!!

[@Steveolakers]

I was there the guy just feels different we need to keep him as a starter that gives us more depth to rui n Russel coming off the bench plus guys coming back vando talking to u lol

[@erikestrada9880]

This lakers team is going to have a big test this Saturday vs the nuggets. We will see if they're the real deal or not. Hopefully everyone from the both teams play.

[@johnlewis9630]

The nuggets not even a real deal this season lol😅

[@kenny2553]

PERK IS A MF LEGEND LOL

[@SamMcCord-p9u]

Anyone else notice how big DK looks when he dunks?

[@sjaykay9884]

Lebron wasn’t praising the front office. Saying the front office didn’t do anything, they just didn’t f**k it up isn’t praise 😂

[@ProdByHoodrich]

Lakers in 6

[@colbyjackjohnson4111]

He’s a more athletic Klay Thompson which is what we’ve desperately needed for years