History of Dalton Knecht in Timeline

Dalton Knecht is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He was drafted 17th overall by the Lakers in the 2024 NBA draft. Prior to his professional career, Knecht played college basketball at Northeastern Junior College, Northern Colorado, and the University of Tennessee. He is a rising talent in the sport and his performance in the NBA is highly anticipated.

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April 19, 2001: Dalton Knecht's birth

On April 19, 2001, Dalton Douglas Knecht was born.

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2020: COVID-19 pandemic impacts college eligibility

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic granted college athletes an extra year of eligibility, which Knecht later utilized.

November 10, 2023: Knecht scores 24 points against Wisconsin

On November 10, 2023, Dalton Knecht scored 24 points and had five rebounds in an 80–70 road victory over Wisconsin.

November 29, 2023: Knecht scores a career-high 37 points against North Carolina

On November 29, 2023, Dalton Knecht scored a then-career-high 37 points in a 100–92 loss to North Carolina.

January 15, 2024: Knecht named SEC Player of the Week for the second time

On January 15, 2024, Dalton Knecht was named the SEC Player of the Week for the second time after scoring 28 points against Mississippi State and 36 points against Georgia.

January 16, 2024: Knecht sets a new career high with 39 points against Florida

On January 16, 2024, Dalton Knecht set a then career high with 39 points in an 85–66 win over Florida.

February 29, 2024: Knecht ties career high of 39 points against Auburn

On February 29, 2024, Dalton Knecht tied his then-career high with 39 points against 11th-ranked Auburn in a 92–84 win.

March 9, 2024: Knecht scores career-high 40 points against Kentucky

On March 9, 2024, Dalton Knecht set a new career high on senior night with 40 points in an 85–81 loss to 15th-ranked Kentucky.

July 3, 2024: Knecht signs with the Los Angeles Lakers

On July 3, 2024, Dalton Knecht signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.

October 22, 2024: Knecht makes NBA debut

On October 22, 2024, Dalton Knecht made his NBA debut in a 110–103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring 5 points.

2024: Knecht drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers

In 2024, Dalton Knecht was selected 17th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA draft.

February 6, 2025: Lakers agree to trade Knecht to the Hornets

On February 6, 2025, the Lakers agreed to trade Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a future first-round pick, and a pick swap to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Mark Williams, but the trade was later rescinded.