Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel has reportedly accepted an invitation to compete in the 3-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend, according to Chris Haynes of the NBA on Prime.
Knueppel is the first known participant for the annual showcase on Feb. 14 as part of All-Star Saturday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. He is also among the 10 first-year players who will suit up in the Rising Stars Game on Feb. 13.
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Last year, eight players competed in the 3-Point Contest at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro defeated Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland and Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield in the final round for his first title.
Knueppel is averaging 18.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists while shooting 42.5% from 3-point range in 50 appearances with the Hornets. He is third in the league in total 3-pointers (166) and is second in the rookie class in scoring.
The fourth overall pick in December became the fastest player in history to reach 100 career 3-pointers, doing so in 29 total games. He is currently on pace to shatter the rookie record for a season, set by Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray in 2022-23 (206).
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Knueppel on Tuesday was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for the third straight time. He and Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg are the only two players to win the award this season, beginning in October and November.
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Report: Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel to participate in 3-Point Contest