Kia Rookie Ladder: Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel continue to lead the way
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Key Points:
- Half of the top 10 NBA rookies on the Kia Rookie Ladder will play on New Year's Eve, with teams like Charlotte, New Orleans, San Antonio, and Washington in action, offering chances to improve their stats before year-end.
- Dallas' Cooper Flagg and Charlotte's Kon Knueppel remain the leading rookies in scoring for December, averaging over 18 points per game, with Flagg shooting 51.6% and Knueppel excelling at 45.4% from three-point range.
- Philadelphia’s VJ Edgecombe has risen in the rankings due to strong clutch performance, boasting a 61.5% three-point shooting accuracy in clutch situations and helping his team maintain a 13-8 record
