Knueppel's Record-Breaking Season

0:00On April 3rd, Kahn Neweppel is lighting up the NBA as a rookie for the Charlotte Hornets, proving that fourth overall pick was money last year. The former Duke standout leaves the league with 261 three-pointers made this season, just broke the franchise single-season record, held by Kimber Walker, and he's the frontrunner for rookie of the year after grabbing Eastern Conference rookie of the month, four months straight. He stayed healthy too, missing just one game all year, which has kept the Hornets competitive in the East. Before the season, Dallas Ford Cooper Flagg was the heavy favorite, but Neweppel's consistency has flipped the script, especially after Flagg dealt, with an injury that slowed him down. Fans in the team are buzzing, Hornet's social media lit up celebrating his record breaker. Even Dirk Newitzky chimed in at a charity event, saying both Duke Rookies deserved the award, and he'd love to see them share it like Jason Kidd and Grand Hill back in the day.

1:01Thursday night against the Phoenix Suns, Neweppel dropped 20 points, three rebounds, and two assists in a 127-100. Seven blowout win, cementing his spot in franchise history. With Neweppel anchoring the back court alongside Lamello Ball and Brandon Miller, the Hornets are building real momentum, and watch this kid keep dropping. Bombs all playoffs long. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to Charlotte Hornet's news today, AI-powered team coverage.