Dalton Knecht ‘Rookie Debut’ Los Angeles Lakers 2024-2025 Kia NBA Tip-Off Game Worn Icon Edition Jersey

This home ‘Icon Edition’ jersey was worn in the 2nd Half by Dalton Knecht on October 22, 2024, during the Kia NBA Tip-Off, when the Los Angeles Lakers played the Minnesota Timberwolves. 

Knecht finished with 5 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, and 1 steal. The Lakers beat the Timberwolves, 110-103. 

Dalton Knecht was drafted with the 17th pick in the 1st round of the 2024 NBA Draft out of the University of Tennessee. During the 2023-2024 season at Tennessee, he averaged 21.7 points per game, 4.9 rebounds per game, and 1.8 assists per game. Knecht was named the 2023-2024 SEC Player of the Year. 

Knecht has already shown off his scoring ability early in the season. His 3-point shooting has established him as a weapon off the bench for the Lakers. He has not only made shots throughout games but continues to show up in the 4th quarter and make clutch plays down the stretch. Knecht recently had a standout game in the NBA Cup, scoring 37 points with 9 threes, tying the NBA single-game rookie record for three-pointers. Knecht is a perfect fit for the talented Lakers squad and is becoming the shooting weapon they have been looking for.

At the time of cataloging, Knecht is averaging 11.3 points per game, 2.5 rebounds per game, and 1.1 assists per game and leads all rookies in 3-pointers made.