This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/hornets as A perfect marriage: How Kon Knueppel's individual brilliance is accentuated by Charlotte's scheme and talent. Kon Knueppel was billed as an elite shooter when the Charlotte Hornets selected him with the fourth overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft.

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Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe discusses his matchup with draft mate Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte Hornets.