Hornets Rookie Kon Knueppel! Plus John Wall Talks Tatum’s Impact, Spurs Title Odds & Foul-Baiting

Ryen is first joined by Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel to talk about his wild two-year journey from high school to Duke to potential Rookie of the Year in the NBA. Then they get into what makes his game so effective, playing with LaMelo, and his relationship with Duke coach Jon Scheyer. Next, former NBA All-Star John Wall joins to discuss why anything is possible this year for Wemby and the Spurs, whether the Celtics are going to win the East, and why he’s against foul-baiting. KON KNUEPPEL (1:24) Wild two-year journey from high school to the NBA (4:39) Ending up with the Hornets (13:08) Playing in a men’s league at 14 (22:20) Duke coach Jon Scheyer wanting to learn NBA tips from him (23:51) Tricks he’s had to learn about the NBA game (31:00) His Rookie of the Year race with Cooper Flagg JOHN WALL (34:09) Spurs can win the title (44:07) East in trouble with Tatum back (47:40) Cavs/Harden (52:17) Favorite guard to watch (55:13) Not being a foul-baiting guard (58:33) When did he know his career was over? LIFE ADVICE (1:01:27) _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _