Kon Knueppel crowned 2025 Summer League Title Game MVP
Kon Knueppel has been announced as the Summer League Title Game MVP. The player led the Charlotte Hornets to their victory over the Sacramento Kings in the championship contest. The Game was held on Sunday night.
Knueppel is the number 4 overall pick, and the decision favored the Hornets throughout the league. Knueppel in the finals scored 21 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.
Kon Knueppel leads Charlotte Hornets to victory alongside
Ryan Kalkbrenner
2025 saw the first Summer League playoff appearance for both the Charlotte Hornets and Kon Knueppel. Despite this, the player led the team to its victory. Knueppel himself was injured during the final game of the season. The player sustained the injury from his previous match on July 19.
Knueppel hurt himself above his right eye. Despite the injury, the player showed an extraordinary performance, racking up the required scores.
Considering his performance in the final match, the player was awarded the Summer League Title Game MVP Award.
Knueppel, however, is not satisfied with his performance. After receiving the award, the player stated, 'I probably didn't deserve it if it was a whole-week award.'
He went to praise KJ Simpson for his brilliant performance.
'KJ (Simpson) was our best player all week. So props to him, man, he made me look good." Knueppel gave all the credit to KJ.
Charlotte Hornets win their first Summer League title
The Charlotte Hornets created history with their first-ever Summer League Title. The team defeated the Sacramento Kings. Kings faced their first loss in their last three entries into the finals. Kon Knueppel and Ryan Kalkbrenner led the team to it's victory in the finals.
The final 3-pointer scored by Knueppel with less than a minute left gave a 4-point lead to the Hornets.
The Hornets put out their best in the finals. They led the game in the second quarter itself with a score of 36-18. Even though Isaac Jones gave his best with a score of 24 points and 11 rebounds, the Kings fell short towards the end.
Kalkbrenner got 9 rebounds, which is the highest in the game. Apsrt from that KJ Simpson scored 11 points with 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
FAQs
How old is Kon Knueppel?
Kon Knueppel is 19 years old.
Which position does Kon Knueppel play for?
Kon Knueppel plays the Small Forward position for the Charlotte Hornets.
Where did Kon Knueppel grow up?
Kon Knueppel grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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