Now, with NBA Summer League set to begin in the coming days, Knueppel took to Instagram on Wednesday to post a collage of photos from the whirlwind week after being selected No. 4 overall by the Charlotte Hornets.
“What a week,” Knueppel captioned the post.
Flagg, who was drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Mavericks, responded in the comments, writing, “My Brother 💙” — a heartfelt nod to their Duke connection.Cooper Flagg Sends 2-Word Message to Kon Knueppel Ahead of NBA Summer League originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Just over a week ago, dreams became reality for a number of NBA Draft prospects — including former Duke Blue Devils stars Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg, who were not only teammates, but also roommates in Durham. Both were selected in the top five picks
Flagg and Knueppel were the driving force behind Duke’s 35-win season as freshmen, leading the Blue Devils to the Final Four, along with ACC regular season and tournament titles.
Knueppel is set to make his NBA Summer League debut on July 11, when the Charlotte Hornets face the Utah Jazz in Las Vegas.
Flagg will debut a day earlier on July 10 in a highly anticipated matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers — a game made even more intriguing by the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to L.A. in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and draft compensation.On draft night, Cooper Flagg had just wrapped up his interview following his selection when he was standing near the stage and heard his Duke teammate and former roommate, Kon Knueppel, have his name called.Flagg’s reaction was instant and heartfelt.
“K Dot!! Let’s go! Oh my God! Let’s go!” Flagg shouted with joy. “It’s surreal. Kon was my roommate last year, so just to see him have that moment with his family — it’s insane. That really just gave me chills. That was amazing.”The two former Duke stars could potentially face off against one another on July 14, when the Mavericks and Hornets are scheduled to square off. However, it remains unclear how much the Mavericks plan to play Flagg throughout Summer League action.
