Dalton Knecht was a man on fire and received praise from Snoop Dogg as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns.
Snoop Dogg gives a new nickname to Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht
Famous rapper Snoop Dogg is a lifelong Lakers fan. After the rookie Dalton Knecht impressed with 35 points, the rapper couldn’t help but admire the young star. Knecht’s impressive preseason display saw him lead the Lakers to a hard-fought win against the Phoenix Suns.
Dalton Knecht scored the Lakers’ last 20 points of the game and is expected to contribute significantly to the Lakers’ backcourt. His youth, energy, and fearless scoring make him an ideal fit alongside veterans LeBron James and Anthony Davis. As such, Snoop Dogg issued a new nickname for the rookie.
You called him by the wrong name. His new name is Westside Knecht. Please recognize game when it’s in your face… but the Lakers are on a mission, we got everyone that we need, everybody’s back and it seems like everybody’s healthy. I like the pick, I like Knecht, and I like lil Bronny.
Snoop Dogg on ESPN’s First Take
There’s a belief that he might soon propel him into the position to overtake D’Angelo Russell for a starting role. The Purple and Gold need help from younger players like Knecht, Austin Reaves, and Rui Hachimura to support Kind James and AD.
“You called him by the wrong name. His new name is Westside Knecht… Please recognize game when it’s in your face.”
Snoop Dogg is high on Dalton Knecht after his 35-point performance last night 😅🔥
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 18, 2024
With no extra scrutiny and pressure to succeed, he has all it takes to make it bigger. Popular figures like Snoop Dogg were impressed with a preseason performance. He has plenty more to offer. This is a result of all eyes on fellow rookie Bronny James, who is the most criticized draft player.
Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht earns praise from Skip Bayless
Dalton Knecht showed why some consider him the ‘steal of the draft’ when he stole the show in the 128-122 overtime victory against the Phoenix Suns. He found his rhythm from beyond the arc and became the unlikely hero for the Lakers.
As a result, veteran analyst Skip Bayless praised Knecht’s breakout performance in a series of tweets on X. Bayless, like every other fan, highlighted Knecht’s fearless shooting display, which was on point. The ex-Undisputed host praised the three-point shooting ability.
DALTON KNECHT JUST WENT HOTTER-THAN-THE-DESERT HOT IN PHOENIX. JUST INSANELY HOT FROM 3.
Skip Bayless wrote on X
DALTON KNECHT JUST WENT HOTTER-THAN-THE-DESERT HOT IN PHOENIX. JUST INSANELY HOT FROM 3.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) October 18, 2024
Moreover, Bayless felt the Los Angeles Lakers could once again reach the Western Conference Finals just like the season before. The analyst believed the Lakers rookie remains the most important piece for the franchise to achieve that feat.
Lakers are loaded. AD was a feasting beast tonight. LeBron is 39 going on 25. When healthy, Lakers are SO DEEP – and Knecht the igniter WILL CONTRIBUTE. Still, I have my Thunder over Lakers in West finals.
Skip Bayless wrote on X
Lakers are loaded. AD was a feasting beast tonight. LeBron is 39 going on 25. When healthy, Lakers are SO DEEP – and Knecht the igniter WILL CONTRIBUTE. Still, I have my Thunder over Lakers in West finals.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) October 18, 2024
The rookie ended the night with 35 points on 10/18 shooting, 8/13 from 3-point range, seven rebounds, one assist, two steals, and two blocks. His clutch performance included back-to-back 3-pointers to tie the game in regulation and two more in overtime. More is expected to come from him going forward.
