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Hornets Rookie Kon Knueppel Leads NBA in 3s as He Closes In on Rookie Record

A 33-point night with seven threes against Cleveland underscored his surge during Charlotte’s push for an East play-in spot.

Overview

  • After Friday’s 7-for-15 from deep, he passed Donovan Mitchell for second on the rookie single-season list and is 14 makes shy of Keegan Murray’s 206 with 25 games left.
  • He leads all players in total 3-pointers with 193 and also ranks first among rookies in total points at 1,069.
  • Across 56 games he is averaging 19.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists while shooting 43.3% from three, reflecting elite efficiency for a first-year player.
  • At his current volume and accuracy, he is on pace to surpass the rookie single-season 3-point mark if his rate holds.
  • Head coach Charles Lee lauded his fit and consistency, as Charlotte sits 26-31 in 10th place with two starters suspended and remains in the play-in hunt.