Kon Knueppel Reflects on Late-Season Struggles After Impressive Rookie Year
Kon Knueppel gets candid about late-season struggles
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Kon Knueppel, a rookie forward for the Charlotte Hornets, led the NBA in three-pointers made but struggled in the Play-In Tournament, scoring just 17 points across two games. In his exit interview, he candidly discussed his shooting difficulties towards the season's end, despite an overall strong performance throughout the year.
- 01Kon Knueppel averaged 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in his rookie season.
- 02He led the NBA in three-pointers made, shooting 42.5% from beyond the arc.
- 03Knueppel scored only 17 points combined in the Play-In Tournament.
- 04He attempted 7.9 three-pointers per game, significantly more than league leader Luke Kennard's 3.1.
- 05Knueppel acknowledged fatigue as a factor in his late-season performance.
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Kon Knueppel, the rookie forward for the Charlotte Hornets, had a standout season, leading the NBA in three-pointers made. However, his performance waned towards the end, particularly during the Play-In Tournament, where he scored just 17 points across two games and made only one three-pointer. In an exit interview, Knueppel admitted to struggling with his shooting, stating, "No excuses; I just didn't make a lot of shots." Despite these late-season challenges, he finished the year with impressive averages of 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists over 81 games. His shooting percentage from beyond the arc was 42.5%, trailing only Luke Kennard, who shot 47.8% on significantly fewer attempts. Knueppel's ability to hit 7.9 three-pointers per game showcased his scoring potential, but fatigue impacted his performance in crucial moments.
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