Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Dalton Knecht:

  • Full Name: Dalton Douglas Knecht
  • Nationality: American
  • DOB: Born April 19, 2001
  • Hometown: Thornton, Colorado, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
  • Weight: 215 lb (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 7 in
  • Shoe Size:Size 14 (US)
  • Position: Small Forward
  • High School: Prairie View High School (Henderson, Colorado)
  • College:
    • Northeastern Junior College (2020–2021)
    • University of Northern Colorado (2021–2023)
    • University of Tennessee (2023–2024)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 17th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers
  • Teams Played For:
    • Los Angeles Lakers (2024–present)
  • Championship Rings: None (as of 2024)
  • Kids: Not publicly documented
  • Siblings: Not publicly documented

College Career Highlights:

  • Northeastern Junior College:
    • Averaged 23.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game
    • Named First Team NJCAA All-American
  • University of Northern Colorado:
    • Averaged 9.1 points per game in the 2021–2022 season
    • Played in 34 games, averaging 24.2 minutes per game
  • University of Tennessee:
    • Transferred for the 2023–2024 season
    • Averaged 21.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per game
    • Named SEC Player of the Year and Consensus First-Team All-American

NBA Career:

  • Los Angeles Lakers:
    • Drafted 17th overall in 2024
    • Debuted on October 22, 2024
    • Averaging 10.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game in his rookie season
    • Notably scored 37 points in a game against the Utah Jazz, tying the rookie record for most 3-pointers in a game

Lebron James felt Dalton Knecht was one of the best players in the 2024 NBA Draft, so he was excited when the Lakers drafted him with the 17th pick. I love it when players share their opinions. Not all star players are good scouts, so Knecht won’t necessarily be a steal, but it will be fun to see how much of an asset he is while Lebron is still playing. 1/1/2025