The hamstring injury that has limited Kon Knueppel to a grand total of six minutes of play thus far this season will continue to keep him out for at least another four weeks, according to Chris Haynes.
The injury comes as the Charlotte Hornets are mired in a six-game losing streak that has added distance to the memory of their feel-good season from a year ago. After trading offensive engine LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves this past offseason, the Hornets had hoped Knueppel would step into a larger
role and build on his Rookie of the Year runner-up campaign when he averaged 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists on .633 TS%.
Now, the Hornets will turn to Brandon Miller, fresh off a 5-year, $209 million rookie extension, to turn things around. Miller has struggled in the absence of Ball and Knueppel, as evidenced by their recent outing, a 39-point shellacking at the hands of the Celtics, when Miller was held to 8 points on 3-10 shooting.
Charlotte still has plenty of time to turn it around; they started out last season 4-14 before ending it on a tear. The sooner they get Knueppel back, the easier it will be.
Get better soon, Kon! I had a lot of fun watching you play last season, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. I know how much you love Nintendo—hopefully some long sessions of Ocarina of Time lift your spirits and help you heal.
