Jan 15
Kia Rookie Ladder: Durable rookie class keeps impressing
Flagg and Knueppel have stood out as refreshing exceptions in an era marked by "load management" and frequent rest days. This season, neither player has missed a single game. While their youth and physical fitness play a role, a large part of their success comes down to their mental toughness. They appear to have carried over their Duke University teammates' "no excuses" work ethic to the NBA. They recently spoke about how they handle the physical toll of the league. READ MORE