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Did Dalton Knecht play for Lakers on NBA opening day versus Warriors?
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- Did Dalton Knecht play for Lakers on NBA opening day versus Warriors?
Golden State defeated Los Angeles , 119-109, Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California on opening day of the 2025-26 NBA season.
Former Vol Dalton Knecht did not play for the Lakers due to a coach's decision. LeBron James and Bronny James also did not play for Los Angeles.
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Luka Doncic started for the Lakers and scored 43 points.
Knecht was selected in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17) by Los Angeles.
He transferred to Tennessee from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under head coach Rick Barnes .
During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight for a second time in school history.
Knecht was named SEC Player of the Year, SEC Newcomer of the Year and won the Julius Erving Award.
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Los Angeles will next play Friday versus Minnesota . Tipoff is slated for 10 p.m. EDT at Crypto.com Arena.
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