Cooper Flagg Sends 2-Word Message to Kon Knueppel Ahead of NBA Summer League
Just over a week ago, dreams became reality for a number of NBA Draft prospects — including former Duke Blue Devils stars Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg, who were not only teammates, but also roommates in Durham. Both were selected in the top five picks.
Now, with NBA Summer League set to begin in the coming days, Knueppel took to Instagram on Wednesday to post a collage of photos from the whirlwind week after being selected No. 4 overall by the Charlotte Hornets.
“What a week,” Knueppel captioned the post.
Flagg, who was drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Mavericks, responded in the comments, writing, “My Brotherheartfelt nod to their Duke connection.
The Charlotte Hornets have been given an “A” grade for the franchise’s 2025 NBA Draft moves, highlighted by the franchise selecting two former Duke basketball players, one in each round. Charlotte took Kon Knueppel with the fourth overall pick and Sion James with the 33rd overall pick.
Charlotte followed an in-state scheme, keeping two Blue Devils at home, both of whom will be ready to contribute to winning right away.
“With Knueppel, LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller in place, Charlotte potentially has a dynamic, high-powered (at least on offense) and young trio that could lead the team back to the playoffs,” Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report said after releasing his post-draft team grades.
“Liam McNeeley and Sion James add more depth and versatility behind Knueppel and Miller. And Kalkbrenner is an interesting (and behemoth) potential replacement for Mark Williams, whom the Hornets were finally able to dump on Night 1 of the draft.”
The Hornets totaled four selections in the 2025 Draft, taking Liam McNeeley from UConn in the first round and Ryan Kalkbrenner from Creighton in the second round, in addition to Knueppel and James.
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