Kon Knueppel identifies the point where everything changed for Hornets

Charlotte Hornets, Kon Knueppel | Cooper Neill/GettyImagesThe Charlotte Hornets are buzzing, riding the momentum of their fifth straight victory after edging out the Dallas Mavericks in a thriller. Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg turned the night into a rookie showcase for the ages, combining for a staggering 83 points in a duel that felt like a preview of the league’s future. Knueppel believes everything is changing for the better for the Hornets in a rollercoaster season — and it all began when they defeated the defending champions.

In a year marked by growing pains and early injury setbacks, the Hornets may have finally stumbled upon a spark capable of becoming something real. At least,…