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Report: Hornets Rookie Kon Knueppel Accepts 3-Point Contest Invite for Feb. 14

His breakout shooting—166 made threes, third in the league—has vaulted the Charlotte guard into All-Star Weekend’s spotlight.

Overview

  • NBA insider Chris Haynes reports Knueppel has accepted an invitation to the 3-Point Contest, becoming the first known entrant as the league finalizes the eight-man field.
  • The event is set for Feb. 14 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood as part of All-Star Saturday.
  • Knueppel is also slated to play in the Rising Stars Game on Feb. 13.
  • The rookie is averaging 18.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists while shooting 42.5% from three, with 166 makes that rank third in the NBA.
  • He became the fastest player to 100 career threes in 29 games and has captured Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for three straight months.