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Lakers thrilled with Dalton Knecht pick: 'Extraordinary' value

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Lakers selected Dalton Knecht out of Tennessee with the No. 17 pick in Wednesday's NBA draft, the first consensus All-American drafted by L.A. since taking Lonzo Ball No. 2 in 2017.

"In my mind, there is no way a player like this will be available for us to pick on draft night," said Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka. "Across the board, just couldn't be happier.