After scoring 27 and 37 points respectively in back-to-back starts earlier this month, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht flashed his capabilities as an of

LeBron James calls rookie Dalton Knecht a piece for the Los Angeles Lakers who fits anything the team needs from him.

Los Angeles (12-8) defeated Utah (4-16), 105-104, Sunday at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht started for the Lakers and played 30 minutes. He totaled six points, seven rebounds, one assist and one steal.