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Lakers’ Dalton Knecht making the most of his shot

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EL SEGUNDO — Before Dalton Knecht even played his first NBA game, Lakers coach JJ Redick had a message for him – one that Knecht has carried with him since he first shot a basketball and throughout his recent hot streak, including his 37-point performance in Tuesday night’s home win against the Utah Jazz. During his first official practice of the Lakers’ training camp on Oct. … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Dalton Knecht making the most of his shot

Dalton Knecht’s historic 3-point performance fuels Lakers’ win against Jazz

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Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht takes a 3-point shot during the first half of their NBA Cup Group Play game against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. Knecht tied an NBA rookie record by making nine 3-point shots on his way to 37 points in a 124-118 win. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Lakers star LeBron James, right, scores in front of Utah Jazz forward/center … [Read more...] about Dalton Knecht’s historic 3-point performance fuels Lakers’ win against Jazz

Los Angeles Lakers Will Honor Legendary Coach with a Statue

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The Los Angeles Lakers announced they plan to honor legendary coach Pat Riley with a statue on Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena. Although they have yet to unveil an official date, the team expects to complete the statue by 2026. Pat Riley will become the eighth Laker to get a statue at the Star Plaza, joining the likes of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Jerry West, Elgin … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Lakers Will Honor Legendary Coach with a Statue