Former Vol Dalton Knecht played five minutes for the Lakers. He totaled three points and converted 1-of-1 three-point attempts. Knecht also committed one personal foul. Luka Doncic led the Lakers in ...

Lakers head coach JJ Redick faces backlash from fans for benching rookie Dalton Knecht in a 118-106 loss to Magic.

Finney-Smith 5-7 0-0 14, L.James 9-18 6-7 24, Hayes 2-4 0-0 4, Doncic 9-23 10-11 32, Reaves 7-16 3-4 18, Hachimura 2-4 1-2 5, Knecht 1-1 0-0 3, Vanderbilt 0-1 1-2 1, Jemison III 0-1 0-0 0, Goodwin 0-0 ...

The growth exhibited by Knecht serves not only as a response to the Lakers management but also as a reinforcement of his self-belief.