Dalton Knecht's Unlikely Journey to Basketball's Biggest Stage

From JUCO to Rocky Top and the NBA Draft - Carrie and Corey Knecht recall their son's incredible journey to basketball's biggest stage.

[@kchung039]

lovely parents, humble family, hope this kid goes on to do great things in the NBA

[@dirtyhiggins5484]

We can't wait to see him shine in the NBA. Congratulations on making it and us here on Rocky Top always have your back!

[@Rymann_23]

Getting to watch this man and Christian Moore in the same season is the most unbelievable experience ever. Rocky Top Everything school babyyyyy 🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊

[@RealFalcon148]

This dudes gonna shine in the purple and gold

[@LavxbesdolpA]

Welcome to the lakers man thank u Tennessee will take real good care of him

[@JDOUBLEUW]

Happy to see him get drafted tonight! #GoVols

[@steveo7064]

So very proud of DK. This guy has worked his tail off. Well deserved and driven to succeed. I’m forever a fan.

[@willieoakley2336]

I wish he could have had another year with Tennessee I wish him all the success in the NBA please don't let the the money and Fame change you

[@joebird1400]

Can't see that❤😊

[@ibrahimalowonle9106]

Wish this man great success in the NBA!

[@Cohleash]

LakeShow💜💛 What a steal!

[@user-ij2zj7pn1k]

Let’s go dalton ! Putting on for the city of Thornton we played him in 2019 ! Go shine for the lakes!

[@SportsSporadically503-xg3vu]

Welcome to the Lakers! I cannot wait to see Dalton in action wearing the purple & gold!

[@user-yr2wx9ne2f]

Welcome to the Lakeshow baby!! I know for a fact this kid going to be a force.

[@Getroy]

Welcome to the LakeShow ❗️❗️

[@DRIPSIRIUS]

LAKESHOW BABYY!!!

[@kendo79]

Yeah definitely a shocker how Tennessee accepted Dalton and his family! Who would've imagined?

[@jjuuiicee]

The folks gonna love Jeannie and Linda Rambis. They are the nicest most fracious hosts

[@ScarlettHarleyMadison]

Him and AR15 is gonna be tremendous🫡

[@joebird1400]

Dalton connects the rim🫡

[@Exoand]

LAKERS BBY LFG!!

[@ehh3140]

His mama bad asf

[@MarkShaw-ji7gq]

Laker GANG

[@Spaceboy2000]

Tyler Herro but bigger and stronger...Welcome to the Lake Show

[@TheYeti308]

Eie . !

[@geckomaster25x]

🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊

[@chrisalugbuo467]

next bogdan

[@billy9497able]

Well his dad married up, huh?

[@philcarpenter]

Bruh

[@Waniac]

Atta boy DK! Keep doing you!! Just sucks you went to the Lakers. 🤷‍♂️ GO VOLS!!