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Hornets’ Kon Knueppel named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month

Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel

CHARLOTTE — Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel was just named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month.

Knueppel leads all rookies in scoring right now, averaging just over 18 points a game.

He’s also the first player in NBA history to make 50 three-pointers in his first 15 games.

The Hornets drafted him this year with the fourth overall pick.


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