Lakers rookies Bronny James, Dalton Knecht learn ‘anything can happen’

Lakers rookies Bronny James, Dalton Knecht learn ‘anything can happen’

LOS ANGELES — Although he was just describing his experience, Dalton Knecht’s response to what he learned during his rookie NBA season with the Lakers could apply to him and fellow rookie Bronny James. “Anything can happen,” Knecht said during his end-of-season media availability. “Crazy year.” Even though Knecht, the Lakers’ first-round pick in last year’s draft, and James, the team’s second-round pick, started their rookie seasons in significa…

Lakers Video: Dalton Knecht Shares Highlights From Rookie Season

Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Dalton Knecht had a rookie season unlike anyone else in the entire NBA. Knecht began as one of the favorites for Rookie of the Year, and had some big moments and performances in the beginning of the season. As is the case with most rookies though, Knecht also had his struggles and would be in and out of the rotation before suddenly being traded to the Charlotte Hornets before the trade deadline. Of course, that de…

Up Close with Koby Brea: Elite Shooting, Hidden Layers, and the NBA Blueprint

I recently had the chance to catch Kentucky wing Koby Brea burn through a private pre-draft workout at Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles. The day started outside the lines, as Brea and trainer Zach Gonzalez sat down to dissect tape. Gonzalez clicked through clips from his Lakers tenure—sets designed to spring shooters free, and actions that turned spacing into scoring. Brea watched intently, studying the precise angles and timed movements that cre…