In a recent NBA Rookie of the Year straw poll by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, Kon Knueppel leads Cooper Flagg significantly, garnering 80 first-place votes compared to Flagg’s 20. Knueppel has had a standout season with the Charlotte Hornets, averaging 18.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists, contributing to the team’s play-in contention. VJ Edgecombe of the Philadelphia 76ers ranks third in the poll. The full results show Knueppel dominating, with additional votes for other rookies like Dylan Harper and Derik Queen.
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Kon Knueppel Tops NBA Rookie of the Year Poll
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