LeBron James doesn’t skimp on Lakers draft picks

Sure, Bronny James was the highest-profile pick for the Los Angeles Lakers in last month’s NBA draft, even if he wasn’t selected until the second round. But it seems like LeBron James is still very happy with the player the Lakers selected in the first round.

According to Yahoo Sports, LeBron James made no bones about Los Angeles Lakers first-round draft pick Dalton Knecht, saying the former Tennessee Volunteers star is his favorite player in the country — other than his son, Bronny, of course.

“Dalton, other than Bronny, was my favorite player in college basketball… I didn’t even think he’d go 17th,” LeBron said, according to Yahoo Sports.

Knecht was named SEC Player of the Year last season and also received unanimous First-Team All-American honors after finishing the season averaging 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He led the team to a 27-9 overall record and the SEC regular-season title, as well as a run through the NCAA Tournament and into the Elite Eight.

Needless to say, LeBron James was clearly impressed with what he saw from Knecht and can’t wait to play with him.

(Yahoo Sports)