Giannis Antetokounmpo vs Kon Knueppel: who to start in Week 2
Giannis Antetokounmpo plays 3 games in Week 2 (Oct 26-Nov 1), Kon Knueppel 4. For that week alone, start Giannis Antetokounmpo: 146.9 projected fantasy points to 0.0 for Kon Knueppel. Over the season, Giannis Antetokounmpo leads in points leagues (49.0 fantasy points a game to 30.8) and Kon Knueppel in 9-cat leagues (46th against 48th). The two go close together on our board, which is our own ranking order from 2025-26 and 2026-27 box scores, not ADP.
Updated Oct 28, 12:33 AM ET. Rechecked every 30 minutes.
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- Points leagues
- #5
- 49.0 FP/G, slot 1.05, $40
- 9-cat leagues
- #48
- +0.4 z, slot 4.12, $17
The pick in points leagues.
- Points leagues
- #76
- 30.8 FP/G, slot 7.04, $13
- 9-cat leagues
- #46
- +0.4 z, slot 4.10, $18
Out (Hamstring)
The pick in 9-cat leagues.
The call
Points leagues: Giannis Antetokounmpo. 49.0 fantasy points per game against 30.8, 5th on our board to 76th.
9-cat leagues: Kon Knueppel instead, +0.4 in summed z-scores against +0.4 (46th to 48th), because the categories pay for a different mix.
Category by category, Giannis Antetokounmpo is ahead in 6 (PTS, REB, AST, STL, BLK and FG%) and Kon Knueppel in 3 (3PM, FT% and TO).
Per 36 minutes, Giannis Antetokounmpo produces more: 59.8 fantasy points to 35.2, on 29.5 minutes a night against 31.5. He does it in fewer minutes, so a bigger role would widen the gap.
Giannis Antetokounmpo plays 3 games in Week 2 (Oct 26-Nov 1), Kon Knueppel 4. For that week alone, start Giannis Antetokounmpo: 146.9 projected fantasy points to 0.0 for Kon Knueppel.
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Per game, side by side
| Per game | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Kon Knueppel |
|---|---|---|
| Fantasy points per game | 49.0 | 30.8 |
| Minutes | 29.5 | 31.5 |
| PointsPTS | 27.8 | 18.5 |
| ReboundsREB | 9.7 | 5.3 |
| AssistsAST | 5.4 | 3.4 |
| StealsSTL | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| BlocksBLK | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Threes3PM | 0.5 | 3.4 |
| Field goal %FG% | 60.8% | 47.5% |
| Free throw %FT% | 64.4% | 86.3% |
| TurnoversTO | 3.3 | 2.0 |
| Games, 2025-26 | 36 | 81 |
Bold is the better number. The line blends 2025-26 with 2026-27 games as they are played, the same numbers the rankings use.
Per 36 minutes
| Per 36 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Kon Knueppel |
|---|---|---|
| Fantasy points | 59.8 | 35.2 |
| Points | 33.9 | 21.1 |
| Rebounds | 11.9 | 6.1 |
| Assists | 6.5 | 3.9 |
| Steals | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Blocks | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Threes | 0.6 | 3.9 |
| Turnovers | 4.0 | 2.3 |
Each per-game number divided by minutes and scaled to 36: the rate a bigger role would carry.
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9-category z-scores
| Category | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Kon Knueppel |
|---|---|---|
| PointsPTS | +2.0 | +0.4 |
| ReboundsREB | +1.9 | -0.1 |
| AssistsAST | +0.9 | -0.1 |
| StealsSTL | -0.2 | -0.9 |
| BlocksBLK | -0.1 | -0.9 |
| Threes3PM | -1.2 | +1.8 |
| Field goal percentageFG% | +3.8 | -0.2 |
| Free throw percentageFT% | -4.9 | +0.6 |
| TurnoversTO | -1.7 | -0.1 |
| Total | +0.4 | +0.4 |
Each number is standard deviations above or below the top 156 players (a 12-team league's rosters). Field goal and free throw percentage are weighted by attempts, and turnovers count against.
If you punt a category
Punting threes, free throw percentage and turnovers flips the 9-cat answer to Giannis Antetokounmpo.
| Punt | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Kon Knueppel |
|---|---|---|
| PTS | -1.6 (#150) | -0.1 (#63) |
| REB | -2.1 (#144) | +0.6 (#44) |
| AST | -0.6 (#77) | +0.3 (#47) |
| STL | +0.6 (#42) | +1.1 (#32) |
| BLK | +0.2 (#52) | +1.3 (#36) |
| 3PM | +1.7 (#29) | -1.6 (#119) |
| FG% | -4.9 (#241) | +0.8 (#44) |
| FT% | +5.0 (#6) | -0.4 (#71) |
| TO | +2.2 (#29) | +0.5 (#53) |
Value is the sum of the other eight z-scores, recomputed with the punted category left out of the pool that sets them; the rank is among all 392 ranked players.
Week 2 (Oct 26-Nov 1)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo: 3 games (Mon DAL, Wed @ATL, Fri IND).
- Kon Knueppel: 4 games (Mon WAS, Wed @DET, Fri @WAS, Sat PHI), 1 back-to-back, listed Out.
Recent games
- Giannis Antetokounmpo: 48.4 fantasy points a game over his last 4 of 2026-27, against 49.0 on the board.
- Kon Knueppel: 26.8 fantasy points a game over his last 10 of 2025-26, against 30.8 on the board.
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Common questions
Who is better for the rest of the 2026-27 season, Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kon Knueppel?
Points leagues: Giannis Antetokounmpo. 49.0 fantasy points per game against 30.8, 5th on our board to 76th. 9-cat leagues: Kon Knueppel instead, +0.4 in summed z-scores against +0.4 (46th to 48th), because the categories pay for a different mix.
Who wins more categories, Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kon Knueppel?
Category by category, Giannis Antetokounmpo is ahead in 6 (PTS, REB, AST, STL, BLK and FG%) and Kon Knueppel in 3 (3PM, FT% and TO).
Who should I start in Week 2, Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kon Knueppel?
Giannis Antetokounmpo plays 3 games in Week 2 (Oct 26-Nov 1), Kon Knueppel 4. For that week alone, start Giannis Antetokounmpo: 146.9 projected fantasy points to 0.0 for Kon Knueppel.
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