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Hornets' Kon Knueppel spotted in unexpected role during Summer League opener
Kon Knueppel wasn't on the court Thursday night, but he still managed to become one of the biggest talking points during the Charlotte Hornets' NBA Summer League opener. As Charlotte faced the Orlando Magic in Las Vegas, fans quickly noticed Knueppel wasn't sitting courtside with teammates. Instead, the 20-year-old was positioned directly alongside the Hornets' coaching staff, watching the game from the bench as if he were part of the coaching group.The unusual scene immediately generated buzz on social media, with many fans pointing to Knueppel's well-known basketball IQ and even joking that he looked like a future NBA head coach.Kon Knueppel's bench role catches attentionBasketball analyst Mitch Gilfillan was among the first to highlight the moment."Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel,
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