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.

Over his first 19 games, Knecht is averaging 12.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists. He's shooting 49.7% from the field and 43.9% from three-point range.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers standout rookie Dalton Knecht remains undecided on what his 3-point celebration is going to be,

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis reflected on rookie Dalton Knecht's contributions when starting for the team. The Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from a three-game skid with a dominant 119-101 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA regular season action.

For years the Lakers have tried -- and failed -- to find a consistent long-range threat to complement LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In rookie Dalton Knecht, that search might be over.

JJ Redick put Dalton Knecht back into the starting lineup, and he responded with a solid effort to help the Lakers snap a three-game losing streak.