Charles Lee dishes on Kon Knueppel's special competitive drive that makes him great
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The Charlotte Hornets have been much better this season. They have mostly the same core from previous seasons, led by LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. However, one addition has helped them get into the postseason, and that is Kon Knueppel.
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This standout rookie has been phenomenal for the Hornets. He is the odds-on favorite for Rookie of the Year, which is impressive because most people saw Cooper Flagg as the runaway winner before the season started.
Lee is amazed by Knueppel's competitive drive
Throughout his rookie season, Knueppel has proven that he is already an impressive player. He is one of the players who naturally developed into a star in the professional ranks.
With his three-point shooting and basketball IQ, Knueppel has become the optimal wing player for the Hornets. With Ball and Miller as his best teammates, Knueppel thrives as a reliable scoring option with a well-rounded skill set.
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Lee loves what he has seen from Knueppel because they are much more competitive with him. This season, Knueppel has proven that he has the edge to take the Hornets upward. They have needed this kind of player, which is why they are much more successful this season.
"I had him in my house, and we're playing cards, and while everybody else was joking around, he's studying the board, already trying to figure out how he can get an edge on something," Lee said about how he confirmed Knueppel's special competitiveness.
It will be a special career for Knueppel because he is on track to have a lengthy career. Since he does not need the elite level athleticism to be effective, Knueppel should have a successful career moving forward, and the Hornets would love it if he were there for the foreseeable future.
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