Kon Knueppel set a new NBA rookie record with 273 three-pointers made in a season, surpassing LaMelo Ball's 272 and Keegan Murray's previous record of 206. He finished his rookie campaign with 14 points, six rebounds, and five assists in the Hornets' final game against the Knicks.
Former Duke Blue Devil and recent No. 4 overall pick Kon Knueppel capped off a tremendous rookie campaign Sunday night, finishing with 14 points, six rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block against the New York Knicks. Knueppel also knocked down three three-pointers.
As a result, Charlotte's sharpshooter finished the season with 273 made three-pointers, just ahead of his Hornets teammate LaMelo Ball, who finished the year with 272. This shattered the previous rookie record (206) set by Keegan Murray (Sacramento Kings) in the 2022-23 season. It also marked the first time that a rookie ever led the league in three-pointers made.
Looking ahead, Knueppel and the Hornets will host the Miami Heat Tuesday in a Play-In Tournament elimination game, looking to get one step closer to the playoffs.
This article originally appeared on Duke Wire: Kon Knueppel sets new NBA record in Hornets regular season finale
Kon Knueppel set the new NBA rookie record with 273 three-pointers made in a single season.
Kon Knueppel surpassed LaMelo Ball, who made 272 three-pointers, and Keegan Murray, whose record was 206 three-pointers in the 2022-23 season.
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