Buzz Beat Podcast

NEW (64 min) | Summer League Champs 🔘 What does this championship mean? 🔘 Highlighting the top contributors 🔘 “Way-too-early” depth chart LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buz…

The Hornets have run this same action out of Horns for Knueppel, but this one sets up Tidjane for an uncontested three-pointer. After slipping the ball screen, which OKC doesn't switch, Tidjane comes off Kalkbrenner's flare screen. Salaün shot 33% from behind the arc in Vegas.

Appreciate @malquiza8 hopping on the pod to talk Charlotte Hornets hoops! Be sure to tap in to the @buzzbeatpod for in-depth coverage on the team x.com/malquiza8/stat…

Hornets - Stack 77 Small - Kon Knueppel pick-and-roll End-of-half play call for Charlotte: Kon drives off the staggered ball screens, gets the switch and uses a quick crossover to turn the corner and separate in the final third

This was a fun one - @richierandall and I went through a couple of our favorite sets with Kon Knueppel (and Liam McNeeley) from Vegas Summer League: what worked and how these things could be implemented during the regular season

Film Findings | Kon Knueppel in Vegas Coming tomorrow! open.substack.com/pub/buzzbeat/p…

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NEW (64 min) | Summer League Champs 🔘 What does this championship mean? 🔘 Highlighting the top contributors 🔘 “Way-too-early” depth chart LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buz…

You often forget the passes that don't end in assists. This pass had such a nice touch from Kon Knueppel.

K.J. Simpson has been Charlotte’s sharpest player so far: a combination of pull-up shooting, driving, distribution, and rebounding. Here, he hits Kalkbrenner on the oop.

Hornets - Delay Flare - Kon Knueppel + PJ Hall wing pick-and-roll 5-out action around Hall, Flare/Slip action on both sides, flows into Kon + Hall pick-and-roll — outstanding footwork from Knueppel to set up this step-back 3

NEW REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Only Hornets podcast I listen to.”

Recorded a @buzzbeatpod postgame last night with @bgeis_bird and @British_Buzz to chat the 3-0 start to the Summer League for the Hornets. We ranked our top SL performers from 1-6 - how would you rank Charlotte’s top players thus far? open.spotify.com/episode/7o9uQE…

NEW (30 min) | SL G1 vs. Utah @richierandall gets @bgeis_bird on the phone, who attended the game in Las Vegas. They analyze: Knueppel, McNeeley, Salaün, Simpson, Kalkbrenner, and James. LISTEN: buzzbeat.substack.com/p/postgame-sum…

Just read the latest @buzzbeatpod review and it’s so awesome. The fact that we’ve “reengaged” someone’s interest in the NBA/Hornets is awesome to hear.

🎞️ Film Findings | McNeeley’s PnR Liam McNeeley had a well-rounded game with his 22 points, rebounds leading to a grab-and-go game, did you notice how he was utilized in the 4Q? I break it all down!

Hornets - 5-out Quick Flare - Liam McNeeley False Go set that pulls Filipowski to the wing, opening up space in the middle of the floor. The flare screen frees up McNeeley, allowing him to attack the drop coverage on the move

If you missed the game last night or want additional analysis on the key pieces on Charlotte’s SL roster, we’ve got you covered!