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Lakers fans aren't happy with JJ Redick and it's because of former Tennessee Vols guard Dalton Knecht

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Zach Ragan | Last updated Apr 4, 2025 11:54 AM ET

Los Angeles Lakers fans are a bit miffed with head coach JJ Redick and it's all because of former Tennessee Vols guard Dalton Knecht.

Knecht has seen his minutes dwindle in recent weeks, averaging just 6.3 minutes per game from March 22 to March 31.

On Thursday night, Knecht saw his minutes completely evaporate as he never saw the court in the Lakers' 123-116 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

The Lakers are 3-4 since Knecht's minutes have been drastically reduced (Knecht averaged 26 minutes per game in the 11 minutes before his minutes were reduced...Los Angeles went 6-5 during that stretch).

Lakers fans made their voices heard on social media after the loss to Golden State on Thursday night, questioning why Redick didn't giving Knecht any playing time against the Warriors.

does jj redick have a doc holiday/johnny ringo thing going on with dalton knecht?

'he reminds me of me....now i know i hate him'
— buddyboy696969 (@buddyboy696969) April 4, 2025

dalton knecht shouldn't be out of the rotation.

JJ redick can have concerns about his defense,

but if jordan goodwin, vando, and gabe vincent aren't clamping OR scoring…

DK needs to be out there, especially when the lakers are hemorrhaging on offense.
— ً (@logoluka) April 4, 2025

When is JJ Redick gonna play Dalton Knecht???? pic.twitter.com/AWOVUp01De
— LakersMuse (@LakersMuse8) April 4, 2025

But Dalton Knecht can’t get no minutes lol JJ Redick I just wanna talk man https://t.co/QueJSg34aF
— T (@Stanonbizness) April 4, 2025

JJ Redick tripping with the Dalton Knecht DNP. Especially when you’d bench couldn’t score to save their lives
— TC. (@GoatLatia) April 4, 2025

Hey JJ Redick! Are you aware that YOU HAVE DALTON KNECHT ON YOUR DAMN BENCH? P L A Y. H I M.
— #LAKESHOW (@Ksmoove285311) April 4, 2025

Knecht, like most young players, has some flaws (specifically when it comes to defense). But he's shown that he's a dynamic player when gets a chance (Knecht scored 32 points against the Denver Nuggets less than a month ago).

Redick's recent usage of Knecht doesn't bode well for the former Vol's chances of playing a key role in the NBA Playoffs, but maybe the outside noise will lead to the Lakers realizing that leaving their rookie first round pick on the bench isn't a great idea.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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