Why Dalton Knecht’s 37-Point Outburst Didn’t Surprise Lakers Even a Little Bit
The reasons went beyond Knecht’s leading the Lakers to a 124-118 win over the Utah Jazz in group play of the Emirates NBA Cup on Tuesday night with 37 points while shooting 12-for-16 from the field and 9-for-12 from 3-point range. It also centered on how the Lakers landed the former SEC Player of the Year at No. 17 in the 2024 NBA Draft.