Kon Knuepel’s advantage in the race for Rookie of the Year?

A month and a half since the end of the regular season, who of Knuppel could or from Cooper Flagg will walk away with the title of Rookie of the Year 2026?

It’s hard to say, but he really is a player Hornets which seems to have regained the upper hand over that of Mavericks, injured foot in three weeks. It’s not Charles Leehis coach, who will say the opposite, especially since he was elected Rookie of the Month for the fourth time in a row.

« I think he’s doing really well and I don’t even think it’s close (between them) » so he ruledbefore the second skirmish between Charlotte etc Dallas. « I think Cohn has done a great job of continuing to pull away, impact wins and stay consistent on both ends of the floor. I think their friendly competition and the fact that they come from the same university contributes to everything. But overall, Cohn is a low-key competitor who doesn’t even bother with these debates. He’ll probably be mad at me for saying that because he just wants to focus on the team, winning and impacting the game in any way he can. »

Harmful injury?

Before the injury, Cooper Flagg appeared to be thriving in the eyes of observers. Especially thanks to his XXL performance (49 points and 10 rebounds!) against… Kon Knuepel, who also can’t be beat (34 points) in his legendary duel against his former teammate and roommate at Duke.

« They play the right way. Both made an impact for their teams and this match in Dallas was very entertaining, with plenty of points from both sides. The two rookies put on a show » he rejoiced Jason Kiddthe Mavs coach, who knows Rookie of the Year tight races well, having been awarded together with Grant Hillin 1995.

Unfortunately, with the absence of Cooper Flagg, we won’t be treated to the second and final clash of the season tonight between the two leading rookies of the 2025 vintage. Boon for Kon Knuepel, who has once again become the bookies’ favorite, unsustainable with the Hornets and making 3-point history.

« I think it’s taking off, everything is going well » described in each case Jason Kidd, due to an injury to his young star. ” (Yesterday) he was kind of getting back into his routine, hoping on this trip he can bounce back and get in a game or two. »

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.