CLEVELAND, February 29, 2025 — Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is rewriting the NBA record book, becoming the fastest player to reach 100 three-pointers in his career. He achieved the milestone in just 29 games during a 139-132 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, a feat that underscores his immediate impact on the league.
Knueppel’s Historic Pace Shatters Previous Record
The 20-year-old’s rapid ascent to triple-digit three-pointers highlights a new era of offensive firepower in the NBA.
What is the fastest any NBA player has reached 100 three-pointers? Kon Knueppel accomplished this in 29 games, significantly faster than the previous record holder.
Knueppel, the fourth overall pick in the 2025 draft, sunk five of his nine three-point attempts against the Cavaliers, finishing with 20 points. The record previously belonged to Lauri Markkanen, who reached 100 three-pointers in 41 games while playing for the Chicago Bulls in the 2017-18 season. It’s a testament to Knueppel’s quick adaptation to the professional game and his sharpshooting ability.
Cavaliers Prevail in High-Scoring Affair
Despite Knueppel’s performance, the Hornets couldn’t overcome a strong showing from the Cavaliers. Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 30 points, while DeAndre Hunter added 27 and Darius Garland contributed 27 points and 10 assists. LaMelo Ball chipped in 23 points and Brandon Miller added 20 for Charlotte, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory.
The Cavaliers, currently seventh in the Eastern Conference, demonstrated their offensive prowess, while the Hornets remain 12th in the same conference. The game was a back-and-forth battle, but Cleveland ultimately proved too strong, capitalizing on their home-court advantage at Rocket Arena.
- Kon Knueppel set a new NBA record for the fewest games to 100 three-pointers (29).
- The previous record was held by Lauri Markkanen (41 games).
- Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 30 points in their 139-132 win.
- The Hornets fell to the Cavaliers despite strong performances from Knueppel, Ball, and Miller.
The Hornets will look to bounce back from this defeat as they continue their season, while the Cavaliers aim to maintain their position in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Knueppel’s historic achievement, however, provides a bright spot for Charlotte fans and signals a potentially brilliant future for the young star.
