Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel reached a significant rookie milestone by scoring his 1,000th point during a 110–104 loss to the Detroit Pistons. This achievement marks him as the first rookie this NBA season to hit the 1,000-point mark, highlighting his impressive scoring ability early in his career.
Fastest Rookies to 1,000 Career Points Since 2020
Knueppel reached 1,000 points in just 53 games, making him the fourth-fastest player to do so since 2020. He trails only Zion Williamson, who achieved it in 44 games, followed by Victor Wembanyama at 49 games, and Paolo Banchero in 51 games. This places Knueppel among an elite group of rising stars in the league.
Season Performance and Upcoming Contest
At 20 years old, Knueppel is averaging 18.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game while shooting an efficient 42.8% from beyond the three-point line. His sharpshooting skills have earned him a spot in the upcoming NBA Three-Point Contest, where he aims to become the first rookie to claim the title in the event’s history.
Kon Knueppel (53 games) is the first rookie this season to reach 1,000 PTS!
He is the 4th fastest player to reach 1,000 career PTS since 2020!
Zion Williamson: 44 games
Victor Wembanyama: 49 games
Paolo Banchero: 51 games pic.twitter.com/Wl3oR9FJT9— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) February 10, 2026
