Scouting Lakers 1st Round Pick Dalton Knecht: Is he an NBA Scorer? Can the Defense Improve?

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@DEEiBe 4 ай бұрын

You guys made a great point when you said “If you think that there’s a 10% chance that Lebron could leave in free agency, spending the 55th pick to take that 10% to 0 is a REALLY good use of the pick.” That was a perfect way to sum up why choosing Bronny was the right move.

@LockedOnLakers 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! That they can do that while getting a developmental player who could have some utility if things break right is great. In a vacuum, I'd prefer a frontcourt project over a backcourt one, but by the time either would be ready to play, needs could change. BK

@kevinberkner3726 4 ай бұрын

Lifetime Vol fan. Guys, Ric is very keen on this Vols BB team. Ric and the other Locked on guy Ryan Shumbert are always on point. Ric explained this kid to a T...He knows what he is talking about. Yeah on ball defense needs work, but his Def IQ is there. DK is probably the most savy scorer I have seen being a Vol Fan and I'm 46. Younger fans might not know, but he has that Allen Houston type game but has that new Tyler Hero game as well. You guys got a 💎 regardless of who you comp him to.

@thenattyg3 4 ай бұрын

Lets wait until Summer League to form concrete opinions about Bronny, remember the reports he was awesome at the combine. I myself having gone through long COVID that destroyed my heart, and teaching martial arts, can tell you it takes about 18-20 months until you can fully ramp back up your training and start really pushing yourself like before the heart injury. The fact he even came back as soon as he did to USC was a huge shock to me, and a testament to his will, daily dedication to health routines, and access to elite care. I truly believe theres a 50-50 shot that his potential has barely even begun to be scratched yet, and he's got a great set up to succeed going forward with this franchise and his father unified behind his success.

@thenattyg3 4 ай бұрын

As for Dalton, I'm cautiously excited about both his floor given his immediate skillset, and his ceiling given his extraordinary work ethic fueled by a chip on his shoulder for being looked over. He just got a bonfire's worth of fuel for that Inner Fire 🔥 I think his True Potential caps out somewhere between Klay and Ariza, although with a unique skillset of his own. Can't wait to see where the Man ends up, I could see a real Kuzma like rise over the next few years!

@stampscapes 4 ай бұрын

Knecht is probably going to tear it up in the summer league.

@Sportsfan-cm5up 4 ай бұрын

He will avrg 22 ppg Mark my words

@aDubOneLove 4 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to see these guys in summer league! I’m sure there will be some great takeaways.

@daggerthree 4 ай бұрын

The idea that a 23 year old is a finished product is ridiculous. Most NBA players reach their prime in their late 20s. Many "old" players made huge strides---like Austin Reeves. Or Brunson. Van Vleet.

@LockedOnLakers 4 ай бұрын

yeah, it's just a matter of how you view upside. If you're talking future All-NBA? Yeah, probably not. But "better than he is now, in meaningful ways?" For sure, he can do that. I think a major flaw in how Draft thought processes work is undervaluing growth if it's not the kind that makes guys "elite." BK

@forrestcitygroove 4 ай бұрын

Fred Van Fleet from my home town saw him play at 13 yrs old he a ledgend here in Rockford IL ,Dalton is a steal he can play

@crystalballers 4 ай бұрын

Excellent interview.

@stevewise1656 4 ай бұрын

At the combine his athleticism was off the charts, especially in the agility drills. I was surprised to see those combine stats after all this talk he can't play defense.

@ajvalenzuela 4 ай бұрын

Great guest! Loved the intel

@diamondhyena5631 4 ай бұрын

You guys are absolute savages for doing your ad reads with your guest just sitting there

@TonyG-b2s 4 ай бұрын

Lakers media will start making excuses when he doesn't pan out.

@cheflev9884 4 ай бұрын

I can see the narrative slowly changing. Role players are becoming significantly important. Knecht is nba ready now and has the potential to become an impactful role player. That would be a fantastic outcome. Let’s stop worrying about all nbas, all stars etc.

@GrizzlyGamer0 4 ай бұрын

Well it has to change with the new cba rules I've always said that good solid player make a solid team it's nice to see that they are getting more credit/eyes and being valued more

@Halfricanmj24 4 ай бұрын

If I’m LA I’m making Knecht untouchable in trade talks til after we see what he can do

@riveenwickenham8392 4 ай бұрын

Didnt we get austin reaves at age 22 or 23?

@mimicmage 4 ай бұрын

Josh Hart too . Good players could be around that age

@PhillyP75 4 ай бұрын

22 I think … He didn’t have the covid year that DK had…

@JAYTONICE00 4 ай бұрын

No one’s said this but he’s gonna be our MPJ

@KingwavyyTv 4 ай бұрын

free agency starts sunday 6/30 6pm eastern standard time i cant wait i bet lakers make the proper moves long as they get a wing defender and a legit back up center im okay with those moves

@RayBlack-rw4ih 4 ай бұрын

One other advantage for Drafting Bronny- the idea of him and his dad playing together is interesting enough to sell more tickets.

@quentinseicappie1246 4 ай бұрын

Question: Would I trade Dlo and Rui for Brandon Ingram? Devoiding us of a starting Pg. Reaves vs kcp / jrue Holid Knect vs Murray / brown B.i. vs mpj/Tatum Lebron vs Gordon/ white Ad vs Jokic/ porzingis Btw I don't mind us Running with Dlo and rui on the bench. I feel we are still deep. I do want Bol Bol and I think we are set.

@theelementslook 4 ай бұрын

My thing is how much better does he have to get? 😂😂😂 He was SEC player of the year on a tournament team. He scored effortlessly in the SEC (TN guy here.. Watched him..). I’m like are all the serviceable rotation players in the league conference players of the year? People don’t even know what frame of reference they’re using.

@charlesweldonjr6773 4 ай бұрын

Knecht 🎉MVP summer league

@billcurtis5668 4 ай бұрын

I think he can improve his shooting ,from 3 and the line with JJ`s help. 40+ 80+ ?

@PhillyP75 4 ай бұрын

DK is someone who other teams will ask for in a trade… It’s funny so because he is 23 he will just play 12 years in the league??? Instead of 15 … You look at it like that and it’s ridiculous sounding… This is a good kid, I am a fan of his and UT basketball… I am super excited about this… He feels a lot like Dan Majerle… Great shooter … underrated athlete…

@HERKIMER_ 4 ай бұрын

DALTON "ROOKIE OF THE YEAR" KNECHT

@Baylorbetterthanbrown 4 ай бұрын

What the hell is wrong with these general managers you're not never drafting a player on defense it's always offense

@TonyG-b2s 4 ай бұрын

His age was not the reason for the slip. It is his play. Teams worked him out and realized he was not that good.

@calvinbarthelbarthel2515 4 ай бұрын

He was signed to be a defense stopper, he is a damn three point shooter. leave the man alone.Stop it man.

@Lethimcookmybrudda 4 ай бұрын

Nah he’s a FLAT OUT BUCKET GETTER.

@craigosterberg5045 4 ай бұрын

Klay Thompson like, catch and shoot.

@DouglasBailey-mo8gn 4 ай бұрын

Tacko Fall!!!

@biggie6181 4 ай бұрын

Ppl act like this kid is 30 years old Jesus 😂

@darrendeedman4497 4 ай бұрын

Who's BIG MANUEL? I hope he got drafted. 13:10

@thesnake2106 4 ай бұрын

NBA players prime starts around 25

@doryenmctown4795 4 ай бұрын

That would be the last we’ll see of Ric in this lifetime 😂

@intelizWild 4 ай бұрын

Does Ric have veneers? 🤔

@PhillyP75 4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 As someone from Tennessee as well… Most stereotypes about people from Tennessee involve lack of teeth… So it’s nice to see someone from TN with nice chicklets.

@Lethimcookmybrudda 4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@seanalexander5978 4 ай бұрын

Wow tbh I never considered Kyle Lowry All-Star talent or Hall of Fame caliber but Andy you’re right he very well may just get in due to his personal accomplishments and winning a title. Still kinda cringe tho lol idk 🤷‍♂️

@LockedOnLakers 4 ай бұрын

Lowry has made the All-Star team six times. There’s nothing to debate along those particular lines, you know? AK

@craigosterberg5045 4 ай бұрын

G league ratings at the worst. This summer league squad for attention will be like The Lonzo summer league in Vegas.

@kf4778 4 ай бұрын

What NBA team wouldn't have done the same thing and traded for Bronny if Lebron was on their team!? Nonsensical discussion.

@mario6150 4 ай бұрын

Why are these people acting dumb everybody knew the lakers was gonna take Bronny. I beek telling yall for years the NBA is scripted. And paul pierce came out exactly what i beem said. Bronny been drafted by the Lakers was totally scripted

@crystalballers 4 ай бұрын

Lol. What's the script then?

@mario6150 4 ай бұрын

@@crystalballers please stop playing dumb

@Baylorbetterthanbrown 4 ай бұрын

LeBron is not a great defensive player a run up behind you block shot is not defense