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.

Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is set to make his debut in Charlotte’s regular-season opener against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night at Spectrum Center.

There are nights in the NBA when everything clicks, and today was one of those days for the Charlotte Hornets. When the ball finds the open man, shots fall like rain, and one player orchestrates it all with the kind of brilliance that reminds you why you fell in love with basketball in the first place.

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A reporter asked LaMelo Ball which stat meant the most to him, but Ball responded confidently that only the win truly matters.

Kon Knueppel’s versatility and toughness address critical gaps for Charlotte Hornets. Hornets plan key rotational role for Knueppel following his strong summer league play. Knueppel surprised new Hornets teammate LaMelo Ball with his “bounce.”

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

Rookies Ryan Kalkbrenner and Kon Knueppel shine in their NBA debuts as the Hornets open the season with a statement win.