The basketball world saw a torch pass on Thursday night when Kon Knueppel officially wrote his name in the history books. The rookie star of the Charlotte Hornets gave a superb demonstration of long-range shooting and thus broke the all-time NBA record for the most three-pointers made in a single regular season.
It was against the Golden State Warriors, Knueppel took down the legendary Steph Curry at the Spectrum Centre and achieved a feat that many experts considered would be an eternal record. With the 2026 playoffs coming up, the former Duke player has made it clear that he is the best shooter of the new generation.
How Kon Knueppel Broke Steph Curry Three Point Record?
A historic moment unfolded in the third quarter as the Wisconsin-born player nailed his seventh three-pointer of the night from deep beyond the arc. That shot took his season tally to 403, officially breaking the record of 402 held by Steph Curry during the 2015-2016 season.
Knueppel closed the game with 11 three point field goals and 38 points overall, helping the Charlotte Hornets secure a big win over the Warriors. Fans in Charlotte went wild when the 20 year old guard made the record breaking shot over the raised arms of Andrew Wiggins, causing Golden State coach to call a timeout.
What Is Next For Kon Knueppel And Charlotte Hornets in NBA?
Having got such a big record in his hands now, Knueppel shifts his focus on guiding the Charlotte Hornets all the way to the 2026 NBA Playoffs. At the moment, the team holds an excellent spot in the Eastern Conference standings, mainly because of the rookie shooting guard's excellent ability that greatly helped with the spacing and pulling the defense.
As a result, defenses putting pressure on the Hornets are almost always forced to send a second defender to guard Knueppel as soon as he crosses the half-court line, which has led to very good openings for other players like Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges.