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Kwame Brown criticizes LeBron and Bronny for Dalton Knecht's struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 7:35 AM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Kwame Brown criticizes LeBron and Bronny for Dalton Knecht's struggles

Summary

Kwame Brown expressed concerns over LeBron James’ influence on the development of LA Lakers guard Dalton Knecht. In a recent appearance on The BasketBall Show, Brown accused LeBron of derailing Knecht's career by prioritizing the drafting of Bronny James. Knecht showed promise after being selected 17th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft but faced a significant decline in performance over the following seasons. Following the addition of Luka Doncic to the Lakers roster, Knecht's playing time and statistics suffered. Sources indicate that Knecht averaged only 4.2 points in the last season, dropping from 9.1 the previous year, during which he was thought to have strong potential.

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By the Numbers

•Kwame Brown blames LeBron James for Dalton Knecht's development issues.
•Knecht was drafted 17th overall by the Lakers in 2024.
•Knecht had a notable drop in performance during the 2025-26 season.
•Brown claims LeBron's focus on Bronny James impacted Knecht's opportunities.
•Knecht averaged 4.2 points last season after starting strong.

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7:35 AMYahoo Sports — Kwame Brown blames LeBron and Bronny James for Dalton Knecht’s ‘destroyed’ LA Lakers career

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Kwame Brown, a figure who played with both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, believes that LeBron James is responsible for LA Lakers star Dalton Knecht’s poor development. Brown was the first overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft, selected by Michael Jordan, who was in a player-executive role with the Washington Wizards.
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