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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