Kon Knueppel: The New Curry in the NBA?

0:00This is Corey with Golden State Warriors News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. Basketball fans love debating Steven Curry's legacy, and who could follow in his footsteps as the league's top shooter. Right now, all eyes are on Khan Newepal, the Charlotte Hornets rookie who's making a strong case to beat that guy. Newepal has exploded onto the scene this season. Through 62 games, he's putting up 19.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. He's hitting 43.6% of his 3-point shots, and he shattered the rookie record for May 3's in just 59 games. Experts like Max Kellerman are raving about him. On his podcast, Kellerman called Newepal the best outside shooter in the league right now, behind only Curry himself. That's huge praise for a first-year player. His number stack up closely to Curry's rookie season back in 2009 to 2010. Curry averaged 17.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists, shooting 43.7% from deep.

1:06Newepal even moves off the ball like Curry, despite being bigger. For Hornets fans, he's the missing piece since drafting Lamello Ball in 2020, sparking their recent surge. But for teams like the Warriors, a Curry clone on another roster is scary news as the league looks ahead. Quick thanks to today's sponsor. See the description for more. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Built for listening in bed, S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow.com.