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The notion that Carmelo was winning vs Lebron was slight. This is magnitudes larger as seen in chart above or see metrics below. The all-time top 12 rookie WS/48 (NBA only, high-minute qualifiers) : Wilt Chamberlain (1959-60) — .245 David Robinson (1989-90) — .241 Walt Bellamy (1961-62) — .233 Michael Jordan (1984-85) — .213 Oscar Robertson (1960-61) — .210 Tim Duncan (1997-98) — .192 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1969-70) — .187 Larry Bird (1979-80) — .182 Magic Johnson (1979-80) — .180 Chris Paul (2005-06) — .178 Ben Simmons (2017-18) — .162 Kon Knueppel (2025-26) — .158

@UofBasketball Kon's team has the largest +/- increase ever in history He is contributing to wins. He is leading his team in Win share at 8.1. rook Carmelo 6.1, Lebron 5.1 and Coop at 3.7 In fact, Kon ranks 12th best all time in rookie W/S48. His 0.158 is above Tatum in the all time top 100.

Who should win Rookie of the Year? Why?

The all-time top 12 rookie WS/48 (NBA only, high-minute qualifiers): Wilt Chamberlain (1959-60) — .245 David Robinson (1989-90) — .241 Walt Bellamy (1961-62) — .233 Michael Jordan (1984-85) — .213 Oscar Robertson (1960-61) — .210 Tim Duncan (1997-98) — .192 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1969-70) — .187 Larry Bird (1979-80) — .182 Magic Johnson (1979-80) — .180 Chris Paul (2005-06) — .178 Ben Simmons (2017-18) — .162 Kon Knueppel (2025-26) — .158

@thedaggerdave Kon's team has the largest +/- increase ever in history He is contributing to wins. He is leading his team in Win share at 8.1. rook Carmelo 6.1, Lebron 5.1 and Coop at 3.7 In fact, Kon ranks 12th best all time in rookie W/S48. His 0.158 is above Tatum in the all time top 100

The narrative that Kon Knueppel "impacts winning" as a prop for the ROTY race should not be accepted without contention. The Hornets are a powerhouse team with LaMelo and Brandon Miller on the floor. Take a look at Knueppel's 6 worst performances and the point differential between the teams: Kon - 8 points / 33.3 FG% CHA vs BKN - 31pt win Kon - 9 points / 33.3 FG% MEM vs CHA - 23pt win Kon - 10 points / 36.4 FG% POR vs CHA - 16pt win Kon - 11 points / 28.6 FG% CHA vs MIN - 14pt win Kon - 13 pts / 42.9 FG% DAL vs CHA 27pt win Kon - 14 pts / 41.7 FG% SAC vs CHA 44pt win I am by no means attacking Kon Knueppel as a player, or criticizing these performances. However, they are still blowing teams out when he does not perform. He certainly adds value to games when he is hot, but his production is not essential to the winning of the team. I do know, if/when Cooper Flagg has an off-night, there is 0 chance that the Mavs are winning. We've only won 25 games, but without Cooper, I'm not sure if we could have won 10. (stats/scores via @statmuse)

Metrics for the top 5 below. The all-time top 12 rookie WS/48 (NBA only, high-minute qualifiers): Wilt Chamberlain (1959-60) — .245 David Robinson (1989-90) — .241 Walt Bellamy (1961-62) — .233 Michael Jordan (1984-85) — .213 Oscar Robertson (1960-61) — .210 Tim Duncan (1997-98) — .192 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1969-70) — .187 Larry Bird (1979-80) — .182 Magic Johnson (1979-80) — .180 Chris Paul (2005-06) — .178 Ben Simmons (2017-18) — .162 Kon Knueppel (2025-26) — .158

@ClutchPoints @TheHerd Kon has a better W/S48 than Tatum already Hornets have the largest +/- increase ever. Kon is contributing to wins. He is leading his team in Win share at 8.1 rook Carmelo 6.1, Lebron 5.1 and Coop at 3.7 In fact, Kon is 12th best all time in rookie W/S48. His 0.158 is top 100.

“I do think he is a future superstar, I also think he is ROTY… But I do not think he is going to be better than Jayson Tatum at any point in the next 3 seasons." Nick Wright on Cooper Flagg 👀 (via @TheHerd)

Metrics below for these top 5 along with the Lebron & Carmelo year. The all-time top 12 rookie WS/48 (NBA only, high-minute qualifiers): Wilt Chamberlain (1959-60) — .245 David Robinson (1989-90) — .241 Walt Bellamy (1961-62) — .233 Michael Jordan (1984-85) — .213 Oscar Robertson (1960-61) — .210 Tim Duncan (1997-98) — .192 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1969-70) — .187 Larry Bird (1979-80) — .182 Magic Johnson (1979-80) — .180 Chris Paul (2005-06) — .178 Ben Simmons (2017-18) — .162 Kon Knueppel (2025-26) — .158 ← still right here

@Eddielinks_ Kon's team has the largest +/- increase ever in history He is contributing to wins. He is leading his team in Win share at 8.1. rook Carmelo 6.1, Lebron 5.1 and Coop at 3.7 In fact, Kon ranks 12th best all time in rookie W/S48. His 0.158 is above Tatum in the all time top 100.

Cooper Flagg won’t win ROY by stat padding in garbage time

The all-time top 12 rookie WS/48 (NBA only, high-minute qualifiers): Wilt Chamberlain (1959-60) — .245 David Robinson (1989-90) — .241 Walt Bellamy (1961-62) — .233 Michael Jordan (1984-85) — .213 Oscar Robertson (1960-61) — .210 Tim Duncan (1997-98) — .192 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1969-70) — .187 Larry Bird (1979-80) — .182 Magic Johnson (1979-80) — .180 Chris Paul (2005-06) — .178 Ben Simmons (2017-18) — .162 Kon Knueppel (2025-26) — .158

@dpshow @Nutrafol Kon's team has the largest +/- increase ever in history He is contributing to wins. He is leading his team in Win share at 8.1. rook Carmelo 6.1, Lebron 5.1 and Coop at 3.7 In fact, Kon ranks 12th best all time in rookie W/S48. His 0.158 is above Tatum in the all time top 100.

Who should win NBA Rookie of The Year? 🤔 "I'm still going with Kon." – Reggie Miller @Nutrafol #PARTNER

The all-time top 12 rookie WS/48 (NBA only, high-minute qualifiers): Wilt Chamberlain (1959-60) — .245 David Robinson (1989-90) — .241 Walt Bellamy (1961-62) — .233 Michael Jordan (1984-85) — .213 Oscar Robertson (1960-61) — .210 Tim Duncan (1997-98) — .192 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1969-70) — .187 Larry Bird (1979-80) — .182 Magic Johnson (1979-80) — .180 Chris Paul (2005-06) — .178 Ben Simmons (2017-18) — .162 Kon Knueppel (2025-26) — .158

@ClutchPoints Kon's team has the largest +/- increase ever in history He is contributing to wins. He is leading his team in Win share at 8.1. rook Carmelo 6.1, Lebron 5.1 and Coop at 3.7 In fact, Kon ranks 12th best all time in rookie W/S48. His 0.158 is above Tatum in the all time top 100.

Will Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel be named co-winners for the Rookie of the Year award? 🤔 There have been three instances in NBA history where two players shared ROTY honors: 1999-2000: 🔹 Elton Brand (Bulls) 🔸 Steve Francis (Rockets) 1994-1995: 🔹 Grant Hill (Pistons) 🔸 Jason Kidd (Mavs) 1970-1971: 🔹 Dave Cowens (Celtics) 🔸 Geoff Petrie (Trail Blazers)

Tom and Duncan were 4th and 5th highest +/- for comparison as well. The all-time top 12 rookie WS/48 (NBA only, high-minute qualifiers) Wilt Chamberlain (1959-60) — .245 David Robinson (1989-90) — .241 Walt Bellamy (1961-62) — .233 Michael Jordan (1984-85) — .213 Oscar Robertson (1960-61) — .210 Tim Duncan (1997-98) — .192 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1969-70) — .187 Larry Bird (1979-80) — .182 Magic Johnson (1979-80) — .180 Chris Paul (2005-06) — .178 Ben Simmons (2017-18) — .162 Kon Knueppel (2025-26) — .158

@DL2Muse @Cooper_Flagg Kon's team has the largest +/- increase ever in history. He is contributing to wins. He is leading his team in Win share at 8.1. Carmelo 6.1, Lebron 5.1 and Coop at 3.7. In fact, Kon ranks 12th best all time in rookie W/S48. His 0.158 is above Tatum in the all time top 100.

Should Cooper Flagg be selected for All NBA? Jalen Williams in 2025: 21.6 PPG 5.3 RPG 5.1 APG 2.3 StocksPG ———————— Cooper Flagg this season: 21.1 PPG 6.6 RPG 4.6 APG 2.1 StocksPG JDub was selected to All NBA Third Team.

@Mavs_FFL Here's the stats along with 4th and 5th highest +/- and coop

@Mavs_FFL Kon's team is setting history with the most +/- in 2 year improvement Kon is leading his team with a 8.1 win share. Carmelo only had a 6.1, Lebron only a 5.1, and Coop at 3.7. WS/48 of 0.158 is 12th best all time for a rookie. That will put him above Tatum in all time top 100.

Best rookie of all-time

@realLatifLove Hornets currently have the best turnaround in two seasons on +/- in history. That can't be completely ignored. Culture changing impact. Kon is leading the team at a 8.1 Win Share and his WS/48 would land him just above Tatum, in the top 100 All Time. x.com/Wolfblocker/st…

It’s been entertaining discussing the rookie of the year debate with Maverick fans the last few days — even if they think I’m an analytics nerd who doesn’t know what I’m talking about. I don't take anything to heart on Twitter. Can’t remember the last time a ROY debate has been this close or spirited. It’s apparent the Hornets need more fans, they stand no chance against #Mffl  on this app 😂. I want to ask the Mavericks fans who see this as a serious question. If Flagg led Kon in every single advanced metric, would you say they shouldn’t be used in debates?

@ryantristanb @KalshiHoops What is rather impressive is that only two players have done this in the last 33 years. Have to go back to the Grandmama days when Charlotte also did it in 1992.

@ryantristanb @KalshiHoops Sort of, still ONLY ten rookies have done that before the 40% 3PT% filter added. Notable near-misses due to FG%: Larry Bird (47.4%), Grant Hill (47.7%), Cooper Flagg (47.3%), Luka Dončić (42.7%), LeBron James (41.7%)

Kon Knueppel is the 1st Rookie in NBA History to average the following numbers in a season: • 18+ PTS • 5+ REB • 3+ AST • 48%+ FG

@HornetsReddit Charlotte Hornets currently have the largest increase in history for +/- over two seasons. This season they are at +411 this season, giving them a total of +1158. Kon is leading the team at a 8.1 Win Share and his WS/48 would land him just above Tatum, in the top 100 All Time.

Largest increase in total +/- over two seasons: