The Charlotte Hornets' prized rookie, Kon Knueppel, is undoubtedly a special talent. However, there are concerns about how high his ceiling is because of his potentially lackluster defense. He laid them to rest during the Hornets' latest win in Summer League by showcasing his defensive IQ in one possession.
James Plowright of CLTure.org noted how Knueppel found himself having to cover two opponents at the weakside of the floor. He successfully fronted Branden Carlson, who is around seven inches taller, before rotating quickly to Malevy Leons while the ball was still on the way to the forward.