Emerges as Rookie of the Year Finalist After Historic Shooting Season

Kon Knueppel has emerged as a top Rookie of the Year candidate following a standout debut season for the Charlotte Hornets. Knueppel and teammate LaMelo Ball made NBA history by finishing 1-2 in the league in three-pointers, joining Steph Curry and Klay Thompson as the only duos to achieve this feat. As the Hornets prepare for a Play-In clash against Miami, Knueppel aims to help the franchise snap a 10-year playoff drought, the longest active streak in the NBA.