Knecht is considered arguably the most NBA-ready player in this year's incoming rookie class, but the team has something of a logjam at the wing spots. However, head coach JJ Redick said on the "Lowe Post" podcast that the 6-foot-6 23-year-old will have a chance to get significant playing time.

LA Lakers coach JJ Redick believes rookie Dalton Knecht could break into the rotation in the upcoming season. The guard is coming off an impressive Summer League season, finishing fifth in scoring, and led the rookies' list, averaging a healthy 21.3 points per contest.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht is preparing for his first season by building himself into a potentially unguardable player among his peers.