Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' rookie guard, clutched the game ball inside his locker after he dominated the final minutes of the Lakers' overtime win Thursday in Phoenix, a proud moment for someone who isn't a stranger to dominating a game. 'This felt just like Auburn,' he said with a smile, recalling a previous game where he scored 39 points. The experience was elevated by playing alongside legends like LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
As he walked onto the court for overtime after shooting the Lakers back into the game, Kevin Durant found Knecht and told him, 'Go take over the game.' This encouragement from his idol and the backing of star teammates showed Knecht's readiness to shine in clutch moments, signaling the trust the Lakers have in their rookie guard.
Coach JJ Redick praised Knecht, stating, 'It's high praise to say he's in the 1 percent of shooters.' He emphasized Knecht's fearless mentality, that he isn't afraid of the moment, which was evident during the pick-up games before the season started and in training camp. 'That was a show that he put on,' he remarked, pointing towards Knecht's potential impact on the team.
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