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Bronny James and Dalton Knecht delight NBA fans in Lakers preseason debut against Wolves | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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Los Angeles Lakers rookies Bronny James and Dalton Knecht made their preseason debuts on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California.

James, the son of Lakers star LeBron James, particularly impressed on defense, such as when he got a block that ultimately led to his assist on a basket shot by Rui Hachimura.

The 19-year-old recorded two blocks and one assist in six minutes on the field in the first half.

Knecht looked good offensively and hit this mid-range jumper for his first two points. He finished the first half with six points, a steal and a block in six minutes.

It's still very early, of course, but both newcomers showed some good signs that excited fans.

Troy Dorsey™ @Coach T Dorsey

If you still don't see a pro in Bronny's game, I just don't know. Easy preseason highlight, but back to college.

frosted @MattyGrizz

Bronny looks special

LAKESHOW4LIFE 0-0 💜💛💜💛 @WESTBROOK_FAN1

Bronny looks good on defense, Dalton + Max on offense.

Coach Jay @JaySpann24

Bronny will make some purely defensive teams throughout his career

Alz600 @_alblacki

Bronny James on defense is something else🔥🔥🔥🔥

SmallwoodWorldwide @Smallwood WWide

Bronny's defense will be effective!

Jamal Cristopher @JamCristopher

It's clear to me that Dalton Knecht will have a real chance to break into the Lakers' rotation.

Rush @DarkKnight_3

Dalton Knecht needs to be in the Lakers rotation

Prisareetski @prisareetskii

Knecht will fit so well into this team

Colb @___Colb___

Christie and Knecht can and should play real minutes for the Lakers.

Daman Rangoola @damanr

I really like everything we see from Dalton Knecht

Stone Hansen @report_court

I think it would be a mistake not to have Knecht as one of the nine rotation players for the Lakers

The Lakers' next preseason game is Sunday at 9:30 p.m. ET against the Phoenix Suns, rounding out the two-game stretch at Acrisure Arena.

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