Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is having an impressive season, recently scoring 12 points with six assists and three steals against the Utah Jazz, following an 18-point performance against Indiana. In the latest NBA rookie rankings, he is placed second, just behind fellow Duke teammate Cooper Flagg. Knueppel has made 130 three-pointers, ranking him among elite shooters like Donovan Mitchell and Stephen Curry, and has set a new rookie record for games with 20+ points shooting 50/40/90. His strong performance is making the Rookie of the Year race more competitive.
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