Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel Lead NBA All-Rookie First Team Selections

The NBA announced its All-Rookie First Team on Tuesday, with Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel headlining the squad. Flagg, the top overall pick in the 2024 draft, averaged 20.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game for the Detroit Pistons, while Knueppel, selected sixth overall, posted 17.8 points and 5.1 assists per contest for the Charlotte Hornets. The remaining first-team spots went to Reed Sheppard (Houston Rockets), Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs), and Zach Edey (Memphis Grizzlies). The All-Rookie Second Team included Alex Sarr (Washington Wizards), Donovan Clingan (Portland Trail Blazers), Matas Buzelis (Chicago Bulls), Bub Carrington (Washington Wizards), and Dalton Knecht (Los Angeles Lakers).