On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Dalton Knecht with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. On Thursday, Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson gave Knecht his stamp of approval. “Laker Nation, outstanding pick last night by our Lakers selecting Dalton Knecht – I love it!” Johnson wrote on X. “Dalton is just what the Lakers need, a deadly 3-point shooter/scorer who is physically tough and has swag. He also played for a winning program and really good college coach at Tennessee, Rick Barnes! Dalton is a guy that has a chance to start or play a lot off the bench.” Knecht cou…