Conn Knueppel has already set the rookie 3-point record
Big favorite for the trophy Rookie of the Year if Cooper Flagg stays in the infirmary, Knuppel could last night he became a rookie three-pointer with 209 points from distance. The minutes belonged Keegan Murray with 206 game-winning points accumulated in 2023. The Kings winger has reached this mark in 80 games, while the Hornets scorer has played just 59 with 22 games remaining. That will say if l’ancien Blue Devil could raise the record to incredible heights.
This night, in win against the PacersKon Knueppel captures this record by tying his personal best with 8 of 12 on 3-pointers. The author of 28 points, he is number 1 in the NBA in this exercise, ahead of all specialists of the genre.
“It’s all about doing the right thing”, said Kon Knuepel. “My teammates set good screens and find me in good positions. And the coaches. I’m just here to make the right choice for my team.”
Humility and work
The fourth overall pick in the last draft, Kon Knuepel is shooting a whopping 44.2% from behind the arc, and has proven to be the perfect complement to LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller to lead the Hornets back to the playoffs this season.
“That’s what elevates our whole culture when you have a player that’s talented but also humble, no ego… It becomes contagious throughout the franchise.”, underlined by Charles Lee. “It’s really special to be a part of it. Every time you witness historic moments like this, it’s something unique. When you know Con’s story and see how far he continues to go, it’s really amazing. It’s really cool to be a part of the journey of such a humble and hardworking young man.”
Humility is indeed a quality often cited by his teammates and coaches, and after the meet he admitted he wasn’t sure when he broke the record.
“I thought, but not really… I thought I needed seven, but I needed six. I didn’t realize that.” he concludes before thanking Moussa Diabate for killing him in the attack. “It’s nice because if you miss a shot, you know he can be there to get it back.” Or if someone else misses the shot, you can switch, receive the ball and make the decisive three-pointer. »
2026-02-27 08:21:00
