Kon Knueppel looks like the real deal, having dispelled any concern that the Charlotte Hornets made a reach using their No. 4 pick on him. He steered the squad to the Las Vegas NBA Summer League championship, showing that he is a winner through and through. To be honest, that's a trait that seems to be in short supply in Charlotte.
With the new management still in its infancy stage, establishing the right system has been at the forefront of its undertakings. Having someone like Knueppel as the poster child of its culture-setting pursuits can only help Jeff Peterson put the Hornets on track toward their goal of becoming a sustainable contender.