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I went back and forth a dozen times on who to go with at No. 1. Big picture, I'm betting on the uncertainty of this year's draft class leading to an unsuspecting player winding up as the best pick -- and for that player to get taken outside of the top five. Knecht (21.7 ppg, 4.9 rpb, 39.7 3pt% at Tennessee) is the choice, effectively beating guys at 2, 3 and 4 by millimeters. I'm gambling on picking him to be the best NBA player of 2024's draft class because of his dead-eye aim, his size, confidence, toughness and ability to be a flamethrower in the NBA. Knecht's fit could be paramount to meeting his potential; in that respect I acknowledge this is a stretch to project him having the best career of the bunch. The shot will translate, as will his turbo motor and confrontational athleticism. He's got range on defense and is a vocal presence on the floor. There were stretches last season when he threatened Zach Edey's claim to being the most impactful player in college hoops. Bet on scoring, bet on shooters, bet on big wings who pile up points in bunches. Bet on Dalton Knecht.

Liver_Pooty wrote:What are his measurable? Vert? Etc? I know he can shoot. I'm intrigued though.

Diop wrote:

Liver_Pooty wrote:What are his measurable? Vert? Etc? I know he can shoot. I'm intrigued though.

Hand length — 8.50 inches
Hand width — 9.50 inches
Height without shoes — 6-foot-5.25
Standing reach — 8-foot-10.50
Weight — 212.2 pounds
Wingspan — 6-foot-9

Knecht had the fastest time in the shuttle run (2.79 seconds), was second fastest in the lane agility drill (10.56 seconds) and was 11th in three-quarter sprint (3.07 seconds). He finished 12th in max vertical (39.0 inches) and 18th in standing vertical (31.0).

He was also second in spot-up shooting, making 84% of his shots in the drill, and was fourth in on-the-move shooting, averaging 72.0%.

fatlever wrote:I just can't wait for the time that he hits a three and gets fouled. He walks up to the line and Eric Collins makes a Knecht Four joke

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Rich4114 wrote:

fatlever wrote:I just can't wait for the time that he hits a three and gets fouled. He walks up to the line and Eric Collins makes a Knecht Four joke

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omG - you should submit this to him somehow. Maybe via Ashley since I don't think Eric or Dell are on social media

fatlever wrote:

Rich4114 wrote:

fatlever wrote:I just can't wait for the time that he hits a three and gets fouled. He walks up to the line and Eric Collins makes a Knecht Four joke

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omG - you should submit this to him somehow. Maybe via Ashley since I don't think Eric or Dell are on social media

knecht after dishing out a sweet assist "the knechtor"

of course, having fun with his first name "i thought you'd be bigger" hopefully everyone gets that one

Rich4114 wrote:

fatlever wrote:

Rich4114 wrote:
omG - you should submit this to him somehow. Maybe via Ashley since I don't think Eric or Dell are on social media

knecht after dishing out a sweet assist "the knechtor"

of course, having fun with his first name "i thought you'd be bigger" hopefully everyone gets that one

lol, alright we better not get too excited too soon on this

SWedd523 wrote:

Rich4114 wrote:

fatlever wrote:
knecht after dishing out a sweet assist "the knechtor"

of course, having fun with his first name "i thought you'd be bigger" hopefully everyone gets that one

lol, alright we better not get too excited too soon on this

With all the rumors you can't exactly fault guys for Knechting the dots

lmcguir15 wrote:Not saying Knecht is bad prospect per se, but I'm out on him for the Hornets. No reason for them to take one of the oldest players in the draft. They should be taking swings on younger players. Apologies if that's an oversimplification.