The Brooklyn Nets had a stroke of bad luck in the NBA draft lottery, ending up with the eighth overall pick. This meant that their hopes of snagging Cooper Flagg were dashed. However, they may still be able to kick off their rebuilding process with a forward from Duke by the name of Kon Knueppel.
Knueppel has been heavily linked to the Nets, with ESPN and Bleacher Report both predicting that Brooklyn will select him. Some scouts believe that Knueppel could be a great value pick at the eighth spot if he is still available. One ex-76ers scout, Mike VandeGarde, expressed his admiration for Knueppel, highlighting his one-dimensional playing style. He mentioned that players like Knueppel typically don’t get picked in the top six but become more appealing around the eighth spot. VandeGarde noted that while Knueppel may not be the star player on a playoff team, he still possesses a game that he finds appealing and would consider selecting him if he were in the Nets’ position.
Not really sure why this matters, but it seems like the Nets have their sights set on Kon Knueppel from Duke. Despite missing out on their top choice in the draft due to some unfortunate lottery results, they might just end up with a player who could help them kickstart their rebuild. It’s interesting to see how the predictions are lining up with both ESPN and Bleacher Report pointing towards Knueppel as Brooklyn’s potential pick. Maybe it’s just me, but it sounds like Knueppel could be a solid addition to the team, according to scouts like Mike VandeGarde. While he may not be the best player on a playoff team, his game seems to have some attractive qualities that make him a viable option for the Nets at the eighth spot.
