When the calendar flipped to 2026, something clicked for the Charlotte Hornets — and the rest of the league is now feeling it from 25 feet away.
Since January 1st, the top three players in the NBA in made three-pointers all wear the same uniform. LaMelo Ball leads the way with 99 triples. Kon Knueppel is right behind him with 92. And Brandon Miller sits third with 90.
That’s not just impressive — it’s unprecedented territory for a franchise that has long searched for a true offensive identity.
We knew back in October that the Hornets had the potential to be explosive. The spacing. The shooting. The confidence. On paper, it made sense. But potential and production are two very different things in this league. Now? You’re seeing it right before your eyes.
LaMelo isn’t just launching logo threes for show anymore. He’s controlling tempo, manipulating defenders and pulling up in rhythm. His 99 makes since the new year aren’t empty calories — they’re back-breakers. Third-quarter avalanches. Momentum snatchers.
Knueppel’s rise has been just as impactful. Defenses can’t help off him. They can’t stunt and recover in time. His release is quick, compact and fearless. Ninety-two makes isn’t a hot streak — it’s a weaponized skill set.
And then there’s Brandon Miller. Smooth. Confident. Ruthless when he gets daylight. Ninety threes in under two months speaks to his growth as both a scorer and a decision-maker. He’s no longer just a tough-shot taker. He’s a calculated assassin from deep.
What makes this stretch so dangerous is that it’s collective. You can’t trap one without freeing another. You can’t over-help without paying for it. Pick your poison — and the Hornets will gladly serve it from beyond the arc.
The scary part? This feels sustainable. The ball is moving. The pace is intentional. The confidence is real. What started as theoretical firepower has turned into nightly fireworks.
The Hornets believed they could be one of the league’s most explosive offenses.
Now the numbers prove it.