LeBron James discusses the viral story while praising Dalton Knecht

It’s funny to see James address a viral rumor about himself in such a lighthearted manner. He often cuts an intense figure during press conferences, mainly due to his competitive nature. However, he sees that some jokes are made at his expense.

Using Knecht’s big game to address those rumors was also genius. It guaranteed that his praise for the Lakers rookie would reach far and wide. In this way, James was able to ensure that his new teammate received the well-deserved praise, while at the same time showing a lighter side of his personality.

Knecht enjoyed a monster showing for the Lakers. He finished the night with 37 points on 12-of-16 shooting from the field, knocking down 75 percent of his 3-point attempts. His performance capped an impressive stretch of basketball for JJ Redick’s team.

Still, it will be interesting to see how the internet reacts to James’ latest statement. After all, NBA fans can be ruthless at making jokes. Nevertheless, if Knecht continues to exceed his draft position and the Lakers continue to win, it’s doubtful James will care too much.