Lakers rookies Bronny James, Dalton Knecht learn ‘anything can happen’ Knecht, the team’s first-round pick in last year’s draft, and second-round pick James started their first pro seasons ...

Even though Lakers first-round draft pick Dalton Knecht, right, and second-round pick Bronny James, left, started their rookie seasons in significantly different places, both experienced the NBA ...

Lakers rookies Bronny James, Dalton Knecht learn ‘anything can happen’ Knecht, the team’s first-round pick in last year’s draft, and second-round pick James started their first pro seasons ...

Meanwhile, James, who the Lakers viewed as a development player, initially struggled in his first couple of G League games playing for the Lakers’ G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers.

Meanwhile, James, who the Lakers viewed as a development player, initially struggled in his first couple of G League games playing for the Lakers’ G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers. But as he ...