Connie Hawkins
8.2 PPG · 6 REB · 2.9 AST
Kon Knueppel
18.5 PPG · 5.3 REB · 3.4 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Hawkins leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Hawkins 2Knueppel 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Knueppel wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.5
18.5
8.0
5.3
4.1
3.4
The trophy case edge: Knueppel
4× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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No. 4 Draft pick (2025)1× Summer League MVP (2025)
The verdict
Hawkins holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Knueppel answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
64Hawkins · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
69Knueppel · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Connie Hawkins
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Kon Knueppel
$25
Climbing
5-yr outlook+24%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictKon Knueppel is the more valuable card today ($25 vs. $18). Connie Hawkins carries more projected upside (+39% vs. +24% over five years). Different bets: Connie Hawkins's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Kon Knueppel's is speculative and swings on production.
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