Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is enduring one of the most frustrating seasons of his legendary career, and now one of his most impressive NBA records is in real danger of falling.
While the Warriors have been ravaged by injuries — losing Jimmy Butler III for the season with a torn ACL, seeing Curry sidelined since January 30 with a persistent knee issue, and most recently losing rising guard Moses Moody to a gruesome patellar tendon tear — a surprising new threat has emerged from an unlikely source.
According to StatMuse, Charlotte Hornets rookie guard Kon Knueppel is currently on pace to shatter Curry’s record for the highest three-point percentage by a player making 3 or more threes per game.
The current leaderboard reads:
43.6% — Kon Knueppel
42.2% — Steph Curry
40.9% — Klay Thompson
Great company indeed.
Knueppel’s Remarkable Rookie Season
The 20-year-old former Duke star has exploded onto the NBA scene in his first year. In 71 games, Knueppel has knocked down 247 three-pointers at an incredible 43.6% clip while averaging 19 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game.
His shooting efficiency, volume, and overall impact have the Hornets looking like a surprise playoff contender in the East. For a rookie to sustain this level of accuracy while attempting a high volume of threes is extraordinary — and it’s putting serious pressure on one of Curry’s long-standing marks.
Curry, widely regarded as the greatest three-point shooter in NBA history, holds countless records that many believed would stand for decades. Seeing a rookie come this close so early in his career is both a testament to Knueppel’s talent and a reminder of how the game continues to evolve.
Curry’s Injury Situation Remains Cautious
Meanwhile, Warriors fans continue to wait anxiously for Curry’s return. On Tuesday, March 24, head coach Steve Kerr provided the latest update, confirming that a planned scrimmage was pushed back.
“Well, the scrimmage was pushed back, and I think the plan is for him to scrimmage this week,” Kerr said. “Rick [celebrated trainer Rick Celebrini] is really monitoring all of this. He’s in charge, and he just felt that day that we should push it back a couple of days.”
Kerr emphasized the organization’s conservative approach:
“If we don’t feel good about it, then he’s not going to play. We’re not pushing him into anything if things aren’t really clear.”
The Warriors currently sit at 34-38, holding the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference — the final spot in the play-in tournament. Every update on Curry’s knee feels like a small step forward followed by another delay, testing the patience of a fanbase desperate to see their leader back on the floor.
What It All Means
Even if Knueppel ultimately breaks the record, Curry’s place as the transformative figure who changed basketball forever remains untouchable. His influence on shooting, spacing, and the modern game is generational.
Still, the threat to one of his statistical marks from a 20-year-old rookie is a fascinating subplot in what has been a deeply disappointing season for Golden State.
For now, the Warriors’ focus remains on getting Curry healthy and finding a way to sneak into the play-in. The franchise that once built dynasties on health and chemistry is learning painful lessons about resilience in the face of constant injury misfortune.
Curry’s record may be under siege, but his legacy as the greatest shooter ever is not.
Warriors fans, how do you feel seeing a rookie come this close to one of Steph’s records? And are you more concerned about Curry’s health timeline or the team’s slim play-in hopes?
The season has been brutal — but the Chef is still the greatest to ever do it.