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News1819-01-2026, 19:18

Hornets' Kon Knueppel Matches Luka Doncic in Elite NBA History in Just 42 Games

  • Kon Knueppel, a Charlotte Hornets rookie, achieved a historic NBA milestone in just 42 games.
  • He matched Luka Doncic as the fastest player to reach 100 two-pointers, 100 three-pointers, and 100 free throws.
  • Knueppel also became the fastest player in Hornets franchise history to score 800 career points.
  • He leads the league in three-pointers made through his first 40 career games with 137, surpassing Luka Doncic, Damian Lillard, and Stephen Curry.
  • Knueppel is averaging 19.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists, shooting 43.4% from deep and 89.2% from the free-throw line.

Why It Matters: Kon Knueppel has made NBA history by matching Luka Doncic's record and setting new franchise marks.

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