LeBron James Praises Dalton Knecht, Tennessee Vols

NBA superstar LeBron James shouted out Tennessee Volunteers guard Dalton Knecht after one of his postgame press conferences.

Apr 2, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts against the / Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

NBA superstar LeBron James shouted out Tennessee Volunteers guard Dalton Knecht after one of his postgame press conferences.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James knows the game of basketball as well as anyone in history. The NBA's all-time leading scorer is a known fan of the game, and he ensured that he got in front of a television when the Tennessee Volunteers squared off against the Purdue Boilermakers in the Elite 8. Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht was a driving factor in that decision.

LeBron James said that he watched Tennessee play in the Elite Eight because of Dalton Knecht.

“We watched that Purdue-Tennessee game because of Zach Edey and Knecht.”

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— Tanner Johnson (@TColeJ23) April 4, 2024

Knecht was one of five finalists for the Wooden Award and earned consensous first-team All-American honors. He averaged 26 points per game in the NCAA Tournament and showcased his range and shot creation throughout Tennessee's four postseason contests. He's projected as a lottery pick in the upcoming NBA Draft and has league executives excited about him in a long-term creation role.

James also shouted out Purdue forward Zach Edey, who amassed 40 points and 16 rebounds in the Boilermakers' win over the Vols. Purdue squares off against North Carolina State on Saturday afternoon for a chance to advance to the national championship.

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