Dalton Knecht Shines as NBA's Newest Star, Proving Barkley Right
TL;DR
Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht, initially overlooked due to his age, is proving his worth in the NBA, scoring a career-high 37 points against the Utah Jazz. Charles Barkley had previously criticized general managers for passing on Knecht, calling him a "bad boy" during the preseason. Knecht's recent performance, including nine 3-pointers, highlights his potential and aligns with his impressive college record as SEC Player of the Year.
- Charles Barkley Warned Us About Dalton Knecht Athlon Sports
- Knecht stars with nine 3s, 37 points, Jordan shrug ESPN
- LeBron James Knew What Lakers Were Getting With Dalton Knecht LakersNation.com
- Charles Barkley Looks Like A Genius After Dalton Knecht Prediction Comes True Sports Illustrated
- ‘Did anybody watch him?’ Hot-shooting Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht has NBA’s attention Los Angeles Times
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