Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is rewriting the record books with 19.4 PPG, 65.5% true shooting, 211 threes, and near-50/40/90 efficiency, making a historic case for Rookie of the Year.
Charlotte Hornets sharpshooter Kon Knueppel is making NBA history.
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The 20-year-old wing is now the only player in league history to average over 15 points per game while posting a +65% true shooting percentage in their rookie season, currently sitting at 19.3 PPG with a 65.5 TS%.
Knueppel has also set the new NBA rookie record for three-pointers made in a season, knocking down 211 triples and surpassing Keegan Murray.
His shooting splits are incredible: 48.9% from the field, 44.0% from three on eight attempts per game, and 87.8% from the free-throw line – flirting with the legendary 50/40/90 benchmark as a rookie.
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Across 60 games, he's averaging 19.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists, putting him in elite company.
His rookie shooting numbers even surpass those of all-time three-point king Steph Curry. Knueppel is off the charts and making a strong case for Rookie of the Year.
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