Jeff Teague Crowns Kon Knueppel as His NBA Rookie of the Year Pick Over Cooper Flagg
Former NBA guard Jeff Teague has made his definitive pick for the NBA Rookie of the Year, backing Charlotte Hornets’ Kon Knueppel over Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg. Teague cited Knueppel’s game-winning impact and consistent scoring, highlighted by a recent 21-point performance against the Bulls, as key reasons for his choice. While Flagg, the top draft pick, has impressed when healthy, Knueppel currently leads all rookies in VORP, points, and win shares, making the race incredibly competitive despite Flagg’s recent injury.