{"id":99895,"date":"2024-10-07T20:30:35","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T00:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=99895"},"modified":"2024-10-07T20:49:01","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T00:49:01","slug":"takeaways-for-lakers-preseason-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/10\/07\/takeaways-for-lakers-preseason-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Takeaways from Lakers Preseason Games"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the NBA 2024-2025 season around the corner, we’ve gotten a glimpse of the Los Angeles Lakers through the first several preseason games. Especially, the coaching from head coach JJ Redick and his staff. The first preseason game for the purple and gold was played this past Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The starters had their minutes limited and were without stars,\u00a0LeBron James<\/a> and Anthony Davis<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Since it was the preseason, Redick and the coaching staff wanted to limit these guys minutes to take a look at the younger talent and its rotational players throughout the game. Fast forward to Sunday, and we got to see the Lakers starters and more throughout the loss against the Phoenix Suns last night. There’s been a lot to take a look at for the Lakers on how the team played and how players individually played. Let’s dive into some takeaways from the first two preseason games.<\/p>\n

Key Takeaways from Lakers Preseason Games<\/h2>\n

Younger Players Look Strong<\/h3>\n

Dalton Knecht<\/h4>\n

Lakers Dalton Knecht<\/a> was drafted in the 2024 NBA draft with the 17th overall pick. Knecht was projected as a lottery pick and fell to the purple and gold, giving them an exciting prospect. Knecht played impressively for Tennessee averaging 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists per game, and shooting 39% from three-point range. In his first preseason game, Knecht got off to a hot start. The rookie forward went 7-for-13 from the field for 16 points. The rookie looks smooth on and off the ball, precise three-level scoring, and seems to have a handle on how to vary his pace to create separation and find players. Knecht was a bright spot and provided much for the Lakers fanbase to be excited about. Knecht gives Redick and the Lakers a variety of skills to use in many different spots<\/p>\n

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Dalton Knecht (@DaltonKnecht3<\/a>) looks to be the STEAL of the draft at No. 17 after his preseason debut with the @Lakers<\/a> \ud83e\udd2f\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n

16 PTS | 3 REB | 2 AST | 1 BLK | 1 STL<\/p>\n

\u2026and this poster \ud83d\ude33 pic.twitter.com\/ysseduziTw<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 GREENLIGHT MEDIA (@atlgreenlight) October 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n