Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel has the capabilities of becoming one of the league's best three-point shooters in the league early in his career, which is something that has helped him draw striking similarities to future Hall of Famer Klay Thompson.

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel received a pleasant surprise during a recent interview with Taylor Rooks for Bleacher Report. Knueppel has stated in the past that he hopes to model his game after Klay Thompson's and received a special message from the Dallas Mavericks star, via Rooks.

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson sank 72 consecutive shots in a viral video captured by trainer Chris Brickley on Friday, proving he’s not taking the NBA offseason lightly.

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel, who played with Cooper Flagg at Duke and was selected fourth overall, recently said he wanted to model his game after Thompson. Thompson heard that and sent Knueppel a message through Taylor Rooks.

A recent viral Klay Thompson shooting video has emerged, giving excitement to Mavericks fans and sadness to the Warriors’ faithful. Watch Klay Thompson make 70 threes in a row here.

Klay Thompson offers an encouraging message to Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel after discovering he modeled his game after Thompson.