About this episode
The Charlotte Hornets may not have had a representative in the main event, but the franchise’s presence was felt throughout All-Star weekend in Los Angeles. At the center of it all was rookie sensation Kon Knueppel, who attacked the weekend by participating in the Rising Stars Challenge, the Three-Point Contest, and the Shooting Stars Challenge. While Knueppel came away without any hardware, his performance in the opening round of the Three-Point Contest proved he belongs among the league’s elite marksmen. We look at why his poised demeanor throughout the high-pressure festivities is a massive win for the Hornets' long-term future and how his approach mirrored the first All-Star appearance of franchise legend Kemba Walker.Beyond the rookie's busy schedule, Hornets owner Rick Schnall made waves in the Celebrity Game. After showing off a physique that had social media buzzing, Schnall suited up and looked like a natural on the hardwood, contributing a bucket and an assist while avoiding any major embarassment from Jason Williams. We also see the return of "Stang'n or Clang'n," our statistical measurement of recent player productivity. Grant Williams takes home the top honors this week, showing a significant upward trend in his game score and shooting efficiency as the team heads into the final stretch of the season. With the vibes in Charlotte reaching historic highs, this weekend served as a reminder that the rest of the NBA is finally starting to take notice of the culture being built under Charles Lee.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… ? https://linktr.ee/lockedonhornetsBecome an official member of the Locked On Hornets Sicko Brigade and get Hornets news, rumors and pictures of Byron Mullens sent directly to your phone via Subtext (14 Day Free Trial): https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonhornetsLocked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More ? https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBAGet Doug's gamenotes, special articles and a podcast on Hornets history at the Every Hornets Boxscore substack: everyhornetsboxscore.comGet more Walker on Wes and Walker 12-3pm on WFNZ 92.7 FM? Follow Locked On Hornets on TwitterLocked On Hornets https://twitter.com/LockedOnHornetsWalker Mehl https://twitter.com/WalkerMehlDoug Branson https://twitter.com/DougBransonLOHEverydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your l
