Dalton Knecht Has Decided On His New Jersey Number With Hornets

After a few promising months with the Los Angeles Lakers, rookie star Dalton Knecht is making his first move in the NBA.

Knecht was traded to the Charlotte Hornets as part of the deal that brought Mark Williams to Los Angeles.

On Friday morning, Etienne Catalan reported that Knecht will wear No. 4 for the Hornets, which was last used by Nick Richards.

Dalton Knecht (@DaltonKnecht3) will wear No. 4 for the #Hornets. Number last worn by Nick Richards in 2025. #NBA pic.twitter.com/Pl8NC06Qeq

— Etienne Catalan (@EtienneCatalan) February 7, 2025

Knecht’s time in the NBA has gotten off to a good start and he has averaged 9.4 points and 3.1 rebounds during his 48 games for the Lakers.

He is seen as one of the best rookies in the league and some people thought LA would hold on to him for years to come.

But when the chance to sign a big man like Williams came to them, the Lakers jumped at it and allowed Knecht to be moved.

Knecht was already wearing No. 4 with the Lakers, but fans might see a lot more of him in Charlotte.

The Hornets are a younger team with room for a lot of development.

That means Knecht could get more minutes during games, and that could help him become an even better player.

He might also get a more starring role in Charlotte, which could assist them and him.

Lakers fans were sorry to see Knecht go because they felt he had so much promise.

And he still does, but he will be showing it to the Hornets instead of the Lakers.

He left a big impression on the Lakers fanbase after just a few months, and he will surely do the same with loyal Charlotte followers.

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