The Charlotte Hornets may have the NBA's most prolific three-point shooting duo this season, but rookie guard Kon Nueppel didn't seem entirely convinced about the nickname suggestion for himself and LaMelo Ball.
During the pregame broadcast before Charlotte's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs on Prime Video on Saturday afternoon, broadcaster Taylor Rooks floated a possible nickname for the pair after Knueppel struggled to come up with a name herself.
Rooks noted how the Golden State Warriors duo of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson earned the nickname "Splash Brothers" during their peak while leading the league in three-pointers made.
Since Charlotte's backcourt was also producing from beyond the arc, Rooks suggested the nickname "Buzz Brothers" for Knueppel and Ball.
Knueppel responded in a light-hearted manner.
"What about the Buzz Brothers?" ???
Con Knuppel: "It's okay." 😅@TaylorRooks Get creative with Kon Nueppel and LaMelo Ball's nicknames 🤙 pic.twitter.com/IhW1panTCV
- NBA on Prime (@NBAonPrime) 14 March 2026
"It's fine. It's fine," he said, laughing.
'Buzz Brothers' idea came up when Kon Nueppel, LaMelo Ball led NBA in three-pointers
The moment highlighted the growing chemistry between Charlotte's young backcourt as both players rank among the league's most productive shooters from deep.
Entering Saturday's contest, Knueppel leads the NBA with 233 three-pointers, while Ball is third in the league with 202. Their combined perimeter production has been a key factor in Charlotte's offensive identity throughout the season.
At halftime of Saturday's game, San Antonio held a 59-46 lead over Charlotte.
