Following a shocking trade that included Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers have executed yet another significant move. On Wednesday, they sent Dalton Knecht to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Center Mark Williams. In the aftermath of this transaction, a former NBA player voiced discontent with the trade, making a pointed remark about Bronny James’ perspective on Knecht’s trade.
During a recent episode of Gil’s Arena, host Gilbert Arenas discussed the Knecht-Williams trade. He remarked that the Lakers decided to part ways with Knecht due to his reluctance to pass the ball to Bronny.
“Hey, JJ, this is direct to you. I’ve been watching and I ain’t trying to start no ruckus over there, but when Bronny is in, you make sure one m*therf*cker is not with him, okay? This looks like last year’s Spurs-Wemby sh*t. There’s one m*therf*cker out there that’s not passing the ball. He decides he wants to shoot all the time. He play[s] regular minutes. Whenever he’s out there, do not put him in the game with him. Sub his ass out,” Arenas said.
Gil called it, the Lakers got Dalton Knecht outta there because he refused to pass to Bronny 😭 pic.twitter.com/lbQSRv2tZs
— Gilbert Arenas (@GilsArenaShow) February 6, 2025
The Lakers selected Knecht with the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Right from the start, he demonstrated significant potential through several noteworthy performances. On November 19, 2024, Knecht achieved a career-high 37 points, highlighted by an impressive nine three-pointers, contributing to a 124–118 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Social Media Reacts To Gilbert Arenas’ Take On Dalton Knecht’s Trade
Arenas’ comments regarding Bronny James, made in the context of Dalton Knecht’s trade, have ignited considerable discussion among NBA fans. Following the release of a segment from his podcast on X (formerly Twitter), the comment section became a lively forum for varied opinions.
Some fans expressed approval of Arenas’ remarks, while others highlighted Knecht’s abilities and offered critiques of Bronny’s performance. Conversely, a segment of the audience voiced their disapproval of Arenas’ commentary, demonstrating the divisive nature of the topic.
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Dalton Knecht will be future Allstar….while AARP Bron tries to make Bronny an NBA player.
— phillip yoo (@phillip_yoo) February 6, 2025
Lakers not a serious organization.
Gave him a Knechting flight to Charlotte
— Jr Wil (@Junior_Wilson) February 6, 2025
Dalton also didn’t know the plays half the time. I think the entire year they were going to use him as an asset in a trade. That’s why he was getting minutes and shots imo
— Jojo_GetRight (@jojo_saved) February 6, 2025
Knowing hoopers you know good and well that at some point Bronny was dribbling or took a shot and that you are not yo daddy comment has come out many times lol
— Tdtoney1 (@Tdtoney1) February 6, 2025
Its true, it happened
— NBA Shake (@ShakeZoula) February 7, 2025
I remember he slammed that dunk so hard and stared down JJ too. Hahaha
— AP (@AjPeterson88) February 6, 2025
Knecht tied the record for the highest number of three-pointers made in a single game by a rookie in NBA history. Despite his impressive performance, the Lakers decided to trade him. Several analysts have reacted to this trade, and it will be interesting to see more responses.
