Rookie Kon Knueppel pursues three-point shooting history

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel delivered an impressive perimeter performance, sinking seven of fifteen attempts from deep range. This outburst pushes his season tally to 193 made three-pointers, placing him within striking distance of Keegan Murray’s all-time rookie record of 206 set during the 2022-23 campaign. More significantly, the Hornets’ sharpshooter has surpassed Donovan Mitchell’s 189 makes to claim the number one spot for total three-pointers in the 2025-26 season.

Having already secured the unique record for being the fastest player to reach 100 career triples, Knueppel is now on a trajectory for an unprecedented milestone. If he maintains this current scoring pace, he is poised to become the solitary rookie in NBA history to finish a regular season leading the entire league in made three-point shots, cementing his status as a truly elite marksman.