The MVP award was given to the player who impacted winning the most in the final game, not the entire six-game stretch over which Charlotte went unbeaten. Still, Knueppel believes that KJ Simpson, who scored 11 points with seven rebounds and five assists, deserved the award.

Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte Hornets are your 2025 Vegas Summer League champions. The Hornets defeated the Sacramento Kings 83-78 on Sunday night in the championship contest, with Knueppel earning MVP honors after posting 21 points and five rebounds in the title game.

LAS VEGAS -- Kon Knueppel, the fourth pick in this year's draft, scored 21 points and Charlotte held off a Sacramento rally to beat the Kings 83-78 on Sunday for the Hornets' first NBA Summer League title. Ryan Kalkbrenner added 15 points and three other players each scored 11 for the Hornets, who ended their Summer League run with a 6-0 record.