The Charlotte Hornets are sitting 10th in the Eastern Conference, which is not great. But the season has not been a total bust.

Kon Knueppel, the fourth overall pick from the 2025 NBA Draft, has been one of the few bright spots worth watching.

Knueppel is averaging 19.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists through 59 games. He has been giving fans a reason to show up, right alongside Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball.

The rookie is also on pace to join some elite company with his shooting from deep. He is knocking down three-and-a-half threes per game on eight attempts, shooting 44.2% from beyond the arc.

He has already hit 209 three-pointers and is on pace for 290 by the end of his rookie season.