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.