Overview
- NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Knueppel accepted an invitation to the All-Star 3-Point Contest at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
- He is also slated for the Rising Stars Game, giving the rookie two showcase slots during the weekend.
- No other 3-Point Contest participants have been announced, and no rookie has ever won the event.
- Through 50 games, he is averaging 18.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists while shooting 42.5% from three.
- He became the fastest player to 100 career threes in 29 games and is on pace to surpass Keegan Murray’s rookie record of 206, while Charlotte has won seven straight to reach 23–28 and sits one game behind the Bulls for the final East Play-In spot after his third straight Rookie of the Month.