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Rookie Kon Knueppel Shines as Hornets' Star Dinner Host

11/20/2025

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Kon Knueppel, the Charlotte Hornets rookie, holds the top position in the Kia Rookie Ladder.
During a visit to Milwaukee, Knueppel's family hosted the entire Hornets team for dinner.
Knueppel, a 6-foot-7 player, averages 17.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game while contending for the Wilt Chamberlain Trophy.

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Story summary

Kon Knueppel, the Charlotte Hornets rookie, holds the top position in the Kia Rookie Ladder.
During a visit to Milwaukee, Knueppel's family hosted the entire Hornets team for dinner.
Knueppel, a 6-foot-7 player, averages 17.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game while contending for the Wilt Chamberlain Trophy.