Kon Knueppel Breaks Hornets 3-Point Record

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Continental Apple just etched his name deeper into Hornet's history with another record-breaking

night.

The rookie dropped 20 points, including 4-3s on 7-14 shooting, to lead Charlotte to a 127-100.

7 blowout over the Phoenix Suns. That win locked in their first winning or even record since

2 at 41 and 36. He's now the franchise leader for 3s in a season with 261, passing the

mark set by Campbell Walker, who's now a coach with the Ginzile team.

New Apple hit the record shot early in the fourth, putting the Hornets up by 20. On top

of that, back on February 26, he already snagged the NBA rookie record for 3s with more

than 206. Coach Charles Lee called it a well-deserved honor, praising Khan's growth, humility,

and how the team sets him up. Fans in the locker room are buzzing, especially since he's

averaging 18.8 points, 5.4 boards, and 3.4 assists across 76 games, topping all rookies

with a 1,430 total points.

New Apple's hot streak has him surging past Cooper Flag as the favorite for rookie of the

year. He leaves the whole league in threes and could be the first rookie ever to hold

that crown for a full season. For Charlotte, he's the cornerstone pushing them toward

the play in tournament. With team wins fueling his fire, New Apple says feeling the fans

love has everyone playing sharper, turning this season into something special for the Hornets.