NBA fans are buzzing after Kon Knueppel announced himself as the league’s newest gunslinger.
Even in Charlotte’s 139-132 loss to Cleveland on Monday, the rookie stole the spotlight. He became the fastest player in NBA history to reach 100 made threes.
The comparisons came quick.
@jbondwagon said, “He’s gonna take Curry’s chain in 15yrs.”
He’s gonna take Curry’s chain in 15yrs
— JBond (@jbondwagon) December 23, 2025
@FearedReaves pointed out, “Curry replacement is here.”
And @josh_bw1 marveled, “Wow, Kon Knueppel just smashed a truly incredible record!”
Knueppel hit the milestone in just 29 games, breaking Lauri Markkanen’s mark of 41. Keegan Murray and Luka Doncic needed 42, Brandon Miller 43.
“Rookie beast mode”: Kon Knueppel’s ROY hopes intensify as NBA fans show love for him
NBA fans aren’t just hyped about the record — they see Rookie of the Year written all over him.
@_QAS1M_ said, “Knueppel breaking records left and right—rookie beast mode!”
Knueppel breaking records left and right—rookie beast mode! 🔥
— $£ (@_QAS1M_) December 23, 2025
@aznsix7 predicted, “Kon’ll have the most 3s made by a rookie by the end of this season, I’m calling it now.”
And @Trip_McN33ly kept it short: “ROTY Kon!”
The fourth overall pick in the 2025 Draft is backing it up with numbers. 19.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists per game. Shooting 47.4% from the field, 41.4% from deep.
Cooper Flagg is close behind at 18.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists. But right now, NBA fans see Knueppel as the frontrunner — and the hottest rookie shooter in town.
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