Overview
- The Hornets rookie scored 33 points with seven 3s on 11-of-20 shooting in a 118-113 loss to the Cavaliers at Spectrum Center.
- He has 193 made 3-pointers this season, the most in the league, and he surpassed Donovan Mitchell for No. 2 all-time among rookies for a single season.
- Only Keegan Murray’s rookie mark of 206 threes remains ahead as Knueppel continues his high-volume, high-efficiency perimeter shooting.
- Knueppel is averaging 19.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists on 43.3% from deep in 56 games, and he leads all rookies in total points at 1,069.
- Coach Charles Lee praised Knueppel’s fit and decision-making, while ongoing recognition keeps him firmly in the Rookie of the Year conversation.