IN PHOTOS: Rookie Dalton Knecht keeps it casual, Rob Dillingham rocks Balenciaga jacket ahead of opening night tip-off

The NBA is officially back, and two rookies, Dalton Knecht of the LA Lakers and Rob Dillingham of the Minnesota Timberwolves, are set to face off in their league debut, which also marks the first game of the season for their teams.

Both rookies made a fashion statement with their tunnel entrances at Crypto.com Arena on opening night. Knecht kept it casual with a black jacket, black shirt, brown pants and matching brown shoes. He accessorized with shades, an AirPods Max and a "DK" chain showcasing his initials.

Check out the 17th pick of the 2024 NBA draft’s opening night look below.

Meanwhile, Dillingham sported a red Balenciaga jacket, denim pants with chrome hearts and classic Jordan 1s.

See his sleek look below.

While the game is highly anticipated as both teams hold championship aspirations, another key storyline is how these rookies will contribute to their teams' title chases.

NBA insiders’ predictions for Dalton Knecht and Rob Dillingham’s rookie seasons

Dalton Knecht and Rob Dillingham are among the most eagerly anticipated rookies due to their potential roles on their respective teams. Both are expected to bring a scoring boost, even in their first year.

Knecht is projected to get significant opportunities, as noted by Kevin O’Connor in a Yahoo! Sports article:

"While the Lakers have LeBron James, Anthony Davis and veterans who will eat touches, it’s the presence of those proven entities that can help Knecht play with variety," O'Connor wrote. "With the Lakers, he looks like he’s going to get a lot of opportunities."

Meanwhile, Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus predicts Dillingham will make the All-Rookie second team, though he may experience ups and downs in his rookie year.

“Dillingham will be a boom-or-bust player for the Timberwolves off the bench,” Pincus wrote. “He'll blow up in some games and be a critical factor in wins; in others, he'll struggle with his shot and turnovers.”

Dalton Knecht, who played college ball at Northern Colorado and Tennessee, averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in his final season with the Volunteers, earning consensus first-team All-American honors.

Dillingham, a 6-foot-1 guard, averaged 15.2 points while shooting 44.4% from beyond the arc during his lone season at Kentucky. He was drafted eighth by the San Antonio Spurs before being traded to the Timberwolves for an unprotected 2031 first-round pick and a top-1 protected 2030 pick swap.