{"id":708753,"date":"2026-04-12T06:36:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T06:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/708753\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T06:36:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T06:36:25","slug":"hornets-rookie-kon-knueppel-breaks-team-3-point-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/708753\/","title":{"rendered":"Hornets’ Rookie Kon Knueppel Breaks Team 3-Point Record"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"AA young NBA player’s record-breaking three-point shooting showcases the evolving nature of the modern game.Charlotte Today<\/p>\n

Charlotte Hornets’ rookie Kon Knueppel has etched his name into the franchise’s history books, becoming the team’s leader in three-pointers made in a single season. In a game against the Phoenix Suns, Knueppel showcased his exceptional shooting prowess, sinking 4 three-pointers and scoring 20 points to surpass the previous record holder, Keegan Murray, in just 59 games played.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/p>\n

Knueppel’s record-breaking performance is a testament to the evolving nature of the NBA, where long-range shooting has become increasingly crucial. His rapid rise to the top of the three-point leaderboard reflects the modern game’s emphasis on precision and skill from beyond the arc, reshaping basketball strategy.<\/p>\n

The details<\/p>\n

With 8:25 left in the fourth quarter, Knueppel sank the three-pointer that not only secured his place in history but also gave the Hornets a commanding 20-point lead, demonstrating his ability to perform under pressure and his potential to be a clutch player in crucial moments. The rookie’s consistent three-point shooting has played a significant role in the Hornets’ late-season surge, as they fight for a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs.<\/p>\n

Knueppel broke the Hornets’ single-season three-point record in a game against the Phoenix Suns on April 11, 2026.The previous record holder, Keegan Murray, took 80 games to reach the same milestone that Knueppel achieved in just 59 games.<\/p>\n

The players<\/p>\n

Kon Knueppel<\/p>\n

A rookie shooting guard for the Charlotte Hornets who has set a new franchise record for three-pointers made in a single season.<\/p>\n

Keegan Murray<\/p>\n

The previous record holder for the most three-pointers made in a single season by a Charlotte Hornets player.<\/p>\n

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\n What\u2019s next<\/p>\n

With five games remaining in the regular season, the Hornets find themselves in a play-in position, fighting for a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs. If Knueppel continues his stellar form, the team has every reason to be optimistic about their postseason chances.<\/p>\n

The takeaway<\/p>\n

Knueppel’s record-breaking performance highlights the evolving nature of the NBA, where long-range shooting has become increasingly crucial. His rapid rise to the top of the three-point leaderboard reflects the modern game’s emphasis on precision and skill from beyond the arc, reshaping basketball strategy and showcasing the potential of the next generation of NBA stars.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a A young NBA player’s record-breaking three-point shooting showcases the evolving…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":708754,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3777],"tags":[7,684,473,3878,685,6],"class_list":{"0":"post-708753","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-charlotte-hornets","8":"tag-basketball","9":"tag-charlotte","10":"tag-charlotte-hornets","11":"tag-charlottehornets","12":"tag-hornets","13":"tag-nba"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nba\/116390356710907233","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/708753","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=708753"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/708753\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/708754"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=708753"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=708753"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=708753"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}