Who won the 3-Point Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend?

Damian Lillard won the 3-Point Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend with 29 points in the championship round.

What was Kon Knueppel's performance in the 3-Point Contest?

Kon Knueppel finished third in the 3-Point Contest, scoring 27 points in the first round and 17 in the final round.

How is Kon Knueppel performing in his rookie season?

Kon Knueppel is averaging 18.9 points and leads the league in total 3-pointers with 183, while shooting over 43% from deep.

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Rookie Knueppel Shines in 3-Point Contest

15 Feb

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Summary

Kon Knueppel finished third in the 3-Point Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend.
He advanced to the final round with a first-round score of 27 points.
Knueppel tied the highest finish by a Hornets player in the event's history.

Rookie Knueppel Shines in 3-Point Contest

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel secured a third-place finish at the State Farm 3-Point Contest held during NBA All-Star Weekend. He commenced the competition at the Intuit Dome, achieving a score of 27 in the first round among eight participants.

Knueppel advanced to the championship round, where he scored 17 points. Although Damian Lillard ultimately won the contest with 29 points, Knueppel's performance tied him for the highest finish ever by a Hornets player in this event. He also became the sixth player from the franchise to compete.

The 20-year-old guard is having a remarkable rookie season, averaging 18.9 points and leading the league in total 3-pointers with 183. He is on pace to set a new rookie record for three-pointers in a season.

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