Kon Knueppel Competes in 3-Point Contest, Finishes Behind Lillard

Charlotte Hornets' Kon Knueppel participated in the NBA 3-Point Contest in Los Angeles, entering the event as one of the top favorites. He reached the final round but was ultimately defeated by Damian Lillard, who scored 29 points. Knueppel finished 12 points behind Lillard in the final round, as Lillard claimed his third title. Knueppel was part of a stacked eight-shooter field in the highly competitive contest.