About this episode
Charlotte is officially the talk of the NBA world after a thriller at the Spectrum Center that saw the Hornets extend their winning streak to five games. The main event lived up to every bit of the hype as Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg went head-to-head in a battle that felt more like a heavyweight prize fight than a January rookie matchup. While Flagg finished with a massive 49-point double-double, Knueppel walked away with the win and a new franchise record for threes by a rookie, previously held by PJ Washington.The conversation turns to the Rookie of the Year race and whether Knueppel’s "super ridiculous, bonkers bananas" efficiency can overcome the national hype surrounding the number one overall pick. Knueppel is currently flirting with the prestigious 50/40/90 club—a feat achieved by only nine players in league history—and we weigh that historic accuracy against the raw statistical output and defensive versatility of Flagg.Finally, we look at the Eastern Conference standings as the Hornets climb within striking distance of the postseason. With Chicago and Atlanta struggling, Charlotte finds itself just two and a half games back from the 10th seed. We analyze the upcoming February schedule and discuss whether this squad has the maturity to handle a meaningful playoff pushFollow & 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/DougBransonLOHFor your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective.Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Everydayer 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!Mint MobileTurn your expensive wireless present into a huge wireless savings future by switching to Mint.Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at http://MINTMOBILE.com/LOCKEDONNBA.Disclaimer: Limited time offer. Upfront pay
