Knueppel heads to Year 2 after rookie-record 273 threes

He averaged 18.5 points on 47.5% shooting.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read

Kon Knueppel had no ordinary rookie season. 🐝 Led NBA in threes made (273) 🐝 Most threes ever made by a rookie 🐝 18.5 P Via @NBA on X

What happened: The 21-year-old Knueppel hit 42.5% from beyond the arc in 2025-26. He became the first rookie to lead the NBA in made threes.

Why it matters: That blend of volume and efficiency gives Charlotte an established perimeter threat entering 2026-27. Defenses now have a full season of evidence to shape their coverage around him.

By the numbers: Knueppel made 3.37 threes per game across 81 appearances, converting 273 of 642 attempts. He surpassed the previous rookie record of 206 by 67 makes, a 32.5% increase.

What to watch: Watch how Knueppel handles tighter perimeter coverage while maintaining his shooting volume in Year 2.

Sources

@NBA 2026-09-03T18:34:53.282926+00:00

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