LaMelo Ball AWARD | Hornets CLAWING in Standings | All-NBA Chase
The Charlotte Hornets’ resurgence continues, with LaMelo Ball earning his first Eastern Conference Player of the Week award and the team closing in on a direct playoff spot. Walker Mehl and Doug Branson look at how Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, and improved bench play are powering the Hornets, plus whether LaMelo and Kon could sneak onto All-NBA teams.
Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
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Show Notes
It’s a new day in Charlotte as the Hornets not only keep stacking wins but start collecting postseason buzz—thanks in no small part to LaMelo Ball’s latest recognition as Eastern Conference Player of the Week. In this episode, Walker Mehl and Doug Branson explore how winning has flipped expectations completely, turning last year’s underdogs into this season’s favorites whenever they take the floor.
They spotlight LaMelo’s stellar all-around play, his evolving defensive skills, and how his recent surge in steals has shown a less reckless but more impactful side of his game. Kon Knueppel’s sharpshooting and Brandon Miller’s three-point efficiency are highlighting the ceiling for Charlotte’s young core, while improved health and depth have reinforced their upward trajectory.
With the Hornets now just two games out of the sixth seed, the playoff dream is real—and the hosts examine the changing Eastern Conference landscape, favorable tiebreakers, and possible first-round matchups. Hear insights on how LaMelo’s award might launch him into legit 3rd Team All-NBA contention, plus whether Kon Knueppel’s league-leading three-point stats could earn him some votes.
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