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Story summary
- Dalton Knecht, a 24-year-old forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, faces opportunity with LeBron James sidelined by injury.
- Knecht has shown preseason improvement, scoring 16 points in a recent game against the Golden State Warriors.
- Lakers coach JJ Redick praised Knecht's offensive skills and said he was top scorer in training camp.
- To secure rotation, Knecht must improve defense and be used as a scorer rather than just a shooter.
