LeBron James had strong words for NBA teams that passed on Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht during the 2024 NBA Draft. Following Knecht’s stunning 37-point performance in the Lakers’ victory over the Utah Jazz, James called Knecht’s draft position at 17th a mistake, saying, “The other 16 teams f***ed it up.” Knecht tied an NBA rookie record with nine three-pointers, further proving his value as one of the draft’s biggest steals and an essential addition to the Lakers’ roster.