About this episode

The episode discusses the Rookie of the Year race and the implications of playoff performance, along with insights on the latest Hornets mock draft picks.

The Rookie of the Year race heats up with Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg at the center of the debate, as questions swirl about how much playoff performance should matter for the award. Plus, get fresh reactions to the latest Hornets mock draft picks and a candid look at why individual accolades might or might not matter for Charlotte's young stars.

Topics covered

• Rookie of the Year
• NBA Draft
• Charlotte Hornets
• playoff performance
• individual accolades

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