The Los Angeles Lakers always seem to find a gem in the draft that becomes a staple throughout their tenure with the purple and gold. This year, they got a steal and selected Dalton Knecht with the 17th overall pick.

The rookie, who was part of the deal with Charlotte that was rescinded a few days later, says he is happy to be back, “doing what I love to do, going out there and playing.”

Former Tennessee Volunteer Dalton Knecht spoke for the first time since the trade between the Lakers and the Hornets. It's been an eventful past seven days for