In Los Angeles’ 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Knecht (+7) was the Lakers’ only bench player with a positive plus/minus despite sinking just two of four shot attempts for five points, two assists and a rebound.

NBA Hall of Famer and analyst Charles Barkley rips NBA general managers for letting Dalton Knecht fall to the Lakers in the draft.

Dalton Knecht debuted with the Lakers on Tuesday, and the rookie earned praise from Hall of Famer Charles Barkley on "Inside the NBA" on TNT.

At least, that’s how Charles Barkley feels. In his recent appearance on Inside the NBA, Hall of Famer called out NBA GMs for allowing the Lakers to get Dalton Knecht at No. 17 (via Josh Ward). He stated that those GMs don’t know what they’re doing and urged people to remember Knecht’s name.

The Celtics are favorited to repeat as NBA champions, but Charles Barkley believes Boston’s dominance will continue for years to come.

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley didn’t mince words as he unleashed a scathing critique on NBA general managers for allowing the Los Angeles Lakers to land one of the league’s promising young players.

Charles Barkley doesn't usually give the Los Angeles Lakers credit on national television, but he made an exception on Tuesday night. Prior to the Lakers' season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves,

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley didn't hold back while talking about former Tennessee Vols guard Dalton Knecht on Tuesday night. Knecht, who was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round (No.