Charlotte rookie Kon Knueppel etched his name in Hornets history by setting the franchise record for 3-pointers in a season during Thursday's 127-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns. The 20-year-old sharpshooter needed four makes entering the game and delivered, hitting his 261st triple off an assist from Grant Williams to break Kemba Walker's 2018-19 mark of 260.

Knueppel's record-breaking shot came after missing two wide-open looks in the fourth quarter, but he remained composed and connected from deep as the Spectrum Center crowd erupted. The rookie finished 4-for-9 from beyond the arc, scoring 20 points in the dominant win. His achievement marks a significant milestone for both the player and the franchise's evolving offensive identity.

The milestone game also featured another record as Suns guard Collin Gillespie surpassed Quentin Richardson's franchise mark with his 227th 3-pointer of the season. While the Suns fell short, Gillespie's accomplishment highlighted the league-wide emphasis on perimeter shooting that continues to reshape the NBA landscape.