Best Fits For Kon Knueppel Among Lottery Teams

In the same vein as Ace Bailey and Liam McNeeley, Kon Knueppel has shown out as one of the top small forward prospects. He has displayed that he has a high offensive ceiling as a shooter and ball-handler. Not only that, but he also possesses a high basketball IQ and great court vision. With those types of skills, undoubtedly, Knueppel will have suitors in the lottery. Here are the best fits for Kon Knueppel among NBA teams projected to be in the lottery this season. Best Fits For Kon Knueppel Among Lottery Teams Similar to McNeeley’s case, the San Antonio Spurs would be a great landing spot for Knueppel. Both parties would benefit immensely from what the other brings to the table. For the Spurs, they desperately need more floor-spacing around Victor Wembanyama, and Knueppel can provide that. Knueppel hasn’t shot the ball as well as expected at Duke, but he has an excellent shooting form and great free-throw numbers. Given those indicators, Knueppel will likely come around as a shooter and be a floor-spacer for Wembanyama. Additionally, Knueppel can act as a secondary playmaker and scorer as well. With those skills, he can be another offensive outlet outside of Wembanyama, Chris Paul (who will be a free agent after the season), and Devin Vassell. Altogether, the Spurs need the offense that Knueppel provides to make Wembanyama’s life easier.Liverpool's Slot on romance of the FA Cup, squad rotation and challenge of facing Accrington (Full Presser) As for Knueppel, he will reap the rewards of playing next to Wembanyama on both ends of the floor. Offensively, Knueppel will get many open looks due to the sheer attention that Wembanyama commands from opposing defenses. Wembanyama has the court vision and passing skill to find Knueppel on these plays. Defensively, while Knueppel isn’t the worst defender, he will benefit greatly from Wembanyama’s presence in the paint. Wembanyama can cover any mistakes or shortcomings that Knueppel has on the perimeter. Overall, Knueppel will fit well in San Antonio if he lands there. The Houston Rockets are another team that Knueppel would fit well on. Houston, like San Antonio, seriously needs more shooters on the roster and off the bench. The Rockets are one of the worst three-point shooting teams in the league percentage-wise. Not only can Knueppel provide that, but he can also score and play-make next to Amen Thompson and Tari Eason when everyone is fully healthy. Given that neither Thompson nor Eason are real perimeter threats, Knueppel’s inclusion will be a welcome change off the bench. With luck, Reed Sheppard is ready by his sophomore year to help alleviate the shooting problems with Knueppel. Speaking of Thompson and Eason, they can help cover Knueppel on the defensive end alongside Steven Adams (free agent after this season). Due to his skill set, Knueppel would be a great fit in Houston. (The Houston Rockets are likely to receive the Phoenix Suns first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, who are currently a lottery team.) While the Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the best teams in the NBA, they can certainly use more shooters with size on the wings. Knueppel can do that and be another player on the Thunder who can also dribble and pass. Knueppel, with his skill set, will perfectly fit into the Thunder system and be another threat from the perimeter. He will benefit from guys like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren getting him open looks. Without a doubt, Knueppel would fit well in Oklahoma City and be another threat for the Thunder. (The Thunder have the chance to draft in the lottery should the Philadelphia 76ers 2025 first-round pick fall outside the top six.)