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Hornets Rookie Kon Knueppel Sets NBA Mark as Fastest to 100 Threes

The No. 4 pick pairs high volume with elite efficiency to emerge as a leading Rookie of the Year candidate.

Overview

  • He reached the milestone in 29 games, topping Lauri Markkanen’s 2017–18 pace by 12 games.
  • The record came on a first-quarter three in a 139-132 loss at Cleveland, where he finished with 20 points on 5-of-9 from deep.
  • His season total sits at 105 made threes, the second-highest mark in the league behind Donovan Mitchell.
  • Through 28 games he is averaging 19.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists on 47.3% shooting, 40.9% from three and 91.5% at the line.
  • Drafted fourth overall, he has started 28 of 29 games for Charlotte, ranks second on the team in scoring behind Miles Bridges and leads all rookies in points per game.