The New York Knicks just grabbed former Lakers forward Dalton Knecht, signing him to a two-way NBA contract on Friday morning. This is after he was waived by Los Angeles before the regular season even began, and now he is joining the defending NBA champions. What a turnaround for a guy who was reportedly sitting on the bench for a year.
New York’s Aggressive Pursuit of a Sharpshooter
The Knicks, fresh off a season-opening loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, are already looking to beef up their roster. Reports surfaced Thursday that New York had its eyes on Knecht. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the Knicks were among several teams interested in the former Laker sharpshooter once he became available. It turns out, they didn’t just have interest; they were aggressive, pushing hard to get the deal done once he cleared waivers. This move clearly shows the club is betting big on the 25-year-old’s upside and potential.
Knecht Ready to Prove Himself in the Big Apple
Knecht is a sharpshooter, and it really seemed like the Lakers gave up on him too early. Now, he’s got a fresh start with a team that just won it all. This is a massive opportunity for the former Tennessee Volunteer to rediscover his shooting touch and carve out a legitimate role. ESPN’s Shams Charania confirmed the signing, noting Knecht’s agents at Excel Sports Management sealed the deal. If he can get that confidence back, and the shooting ability is still absolutely there, this move could actually be a difference-maker for New York as the season rolls on. Knecht is ready to prove everyone wrong, especially after a year on the bench.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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