Dalton Knecht was quietly given a massive opportunity to turn things around in Los Angeles with LeBron James absent from the team. The second-year pro was bumped up and into the rotation, providing him with the minutes needed to make an impact.
That opening only grew larger when Gabe Vincent was injured. The Los Angeles Lakers needed floor spacing around their stars. Even after a shooting slump in the summer, Knecht still stood out as someone who could provide a lift in that department.
Time is quickly running out on the Lakers marksman to secure a permanent spot in the rotation.