The Rise of Kon Knueppel Kon Knueppel made a name for himself last season at Duke University. As a freshman, he averaged 14.4 points, four rebounds, and just under 3 assists. He played the role of Robin for the Blue Devils, as number one overall pick Cooper Flagg was Batman. It was clear Knueppel had a ton of talent, but the question coming in was whether he could handle a bigger role in the NBA. Although we’re just halfway through his rookie season, he has quickly answered the question, and it appears to be a resounding yes. Selected fourth overall by the Hornets, Knueppel was put into one of the most unique positions in the NBA. All summer long, there were rumors that star point guard LaMelo Ball would be traded away. The Hornets opted to keep Ball, forcing Knueppel to play on the wing rather than bring the ball up. He has thrived so far in this position, as it has allowed him to be in a spot to quickly knock down threes off a catch-and-shoot. (image via nba.com website) While Kn...