Kia Rookie Ladder: Efficient Kon Knueppel takes back top spot from injured Cooper Flagg
NBA • • general
Key Points:
- Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets has set a new NBA rookie record by making 200 three-pointers in just 58 games, surpassing previous marks set by Donovan Mitchell and others, and is close to breaking Keegan Murray’s rookie record of 206 threes.
- Knueppel leads this week's Kia Rookie Ladder, overtaking his Duke teammate Cooper Flagg, who has been sidelined with a foot injury but remains a strong contender for Rookie of the Year.
- Knueppel is on pace to potentially join the elite 50/40/90 shooting club as a rookie, highlighting his efficiency and significant impact on the Hornets this season.
- The rookie rivalry between Knueppel and Flagg is a key storyline
