Top NBA Rookie Makes Bold Steph Curry, Klay Thompson Statement

Feb 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (left) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (right) warm up before the game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesThe Charlotte Hornets selected Duke wing Kon Knueppel with the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. After shooting just over 40% from three with the Blue Devils during the 2024-25 season, he now heads to Charlotte to join a young core built around LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. He's played just three Summer League games, but is already making noise off the court.

Knueppel had a chance to speak with NBA reporter Taylor Rooks and…