"Knueppel, who entered the night shooting 43.6% from beyond the arc and leading the league in 3s, broke the record off an assist from Sion James, his college teammate at Duke. It took Murray 80 games in 2022-23 to establish the record -- and Knueppel just 59 to surpass it."
"It's what elevates our whole culture when you have a guy that's that good, but that humble, no ego -- it becomes contagious throughout your whole organization. Hornets coach Charles Lee told CGTN Sports Scene after Knueppel eclipsed 200 3s on Tuesday night."
"Knueppel has thrived as a catch-and-shoot player with 93% of his 3s this season coming off assists entering Thursday night, according to Cleaning the Glass. He has turned heads across the league with his high shooting percentage."
Kon Knueppel, the No. 4 pick from Duke, achieved a historic milestone by breaking Keegan Murray's NBA rookie record for 3-pointers with his 207th make against Indiana. Knueppel accomplished this feat in just 59 games, compared to Murray's 80 games in 2022-23. Shooting 43.6% from beyond the arc and leading the league in 3s, Knueppel has been instrumental in elevating the Charlotte Hornets into playoff contention for the first time since 2015-16. Playing alongside LaMelo Ball in coach Charles Lee's offense, Knueppel uses his basketball intelligence and catch-and-shoot skills to find open spots. His humble demeanor and high shooting efficiency have made him a Rookie of the Year contender alongside former college teammate Cooper Flagg.
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