Amidst a sea of criticism and uncertainty, the Los Angeles Lakers have committed to continuing to oversee the development of Dalton Knecht. It's unclear what lengths they're willing to go to in order to bring the best out of the second-year sharpshooter, but a commitment has been made nevertheless.
On the same day that Knecht was a healthy scratch from the Lakers' season opener, the franchise committed to the third year of his contract.
Knecht has been a passenger on a tumultuous ride since Los Angeles selected him at No. 17 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft.