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How Kon Knueppel Came To Love Basketball

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 3: Kon Knueppel 7 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks on December 3, 2025 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Kon Knueppel, as most of our readers probably know, comes from a serious basketball family. His mother and father played in college where both were their school's all-time leading scorers, one uncle played briefly in the NBA, two uncles coach in college, all four brothers are promising prospects, and one cousin now plays for Illinois. Early on, though, somewhat to the surprise of his family, the former Duke star, and current Charlotte Hornet, wasn't all that interested in basketball. What changed his mind? Knueppel got obsessed with NBA 2K and NBA Jam, and from there, his love of the game turned into a passion. It's too bad the Wii was discontinued 13 years ago, because Nintendo could have run a heck of a campaign with Knueppel. Hornets' Kon Knueppel Ranked 43rd-Best Player in NBA Entering Year 2 Hornets Coach Gives Positive Update on Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams Charlotte Hornets star Kon Knueppel has established this goal regarding his injury Dell Curry praises Kon Knueppel for his maturity ahead of sophomore season

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Kon Knueppel is quickly gaining recognition for his impact on the court, highlighted by his recent play against the Knicks. His growth as an offensive contributor is becoming a focal point for the Hornets' future plans.

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