Kon Knuepel leaves Los Angeles empty-handed

After a brief appearance during Du Rising Stars Challenge during which he was eliminated in the first match, Knuppel could was one of the main players of Saturday’s competition night.

The Hornets rookie starts the 3-point contest. He goes first and shines with 27 points. If his performance is outstanding, the latter admits that this move to the first position has cooled him down a bit.

“It was fun to set the tone from the start, but it was a bit of a disservice because I had to sit down for thirty minutes,” recognized by Kon Knuppel. “I got a little cold. I needed to get up and stretch and move around a little bit, but that’s part of the game. Otherwise, it’s just about shooting.”

After his first successful run, Kon Knuppel sees other competitors taking off in turns, including Damian Lillard etc Devin Booker who join him in the final with 27 and 30 points respectively.

Two defeats in the final

The young prodigy from Charlotte opens the final and if he succeeds in his first shot, his second attempt results in an “airball”. LaMelo Ball’s teammate can’t get into a rhythm and has to settle for just 17 points, not enough to win the trophy that ends in the hands of Damian Lillard.

“It was fun and I’m glad I was able to make two passes, but I’m a little disappointed.” Admet Kohn Knuepel. “I would like to win.”

After this defeat in the final, Kon Knuppel competed for a second trophy by participating in the Shooting Stars Challenge. He formed, with Jalen Johnson etc Corey Maggette, Tim Cameron, regarding the closed Cameron Stadium, Duke University Hall.

As in the 3-point battle, Kon Knuepel qualified for the finals, but was defeated in the last round. With a score of 38 points, Team Cameron can dream of winning against the Knicks team in the lineup Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns etc Allan Houston. In addition to the New Yorkers made five shots in the four-point zone to finish with 47 units and walk away with the win.

Despite three appearances in two days, Kon Knuepel left Los Angeles empty-handed.

“It was great to be here and I’m glad I was able to have this experience,” appreciates the Hornets rookie. “Now I’m looking forward to having some free time to rest and prepare for the end of the season.”

How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.