Dalton Knecht is better than advertised

More than just a shooter, Dalton Knecht has injected punch and versatility to the Lakers’ soaring offense.

One of the earliest indicators of whether a rookie can hang at the next level is how they handle adversity. First-time NBA players typically have a rough go of things in their inaugural season. They get bullied on the court, have to adapt to a new way of living off it and an unforgiving spotlight tracks every step of their progress.

Despite being older than his peers...