A two-time SEC All-Defensive Team selection in college (2016 and 2017) and First-team All-SEC in 2017, Luke Kornet is a professional basketball player who plays as a backup center for the Boston Celtics. After going undrafted in the 2017 NBA Draft, Kornet joined the New York Knicks for the NBA Summer League.
Before making a name for himself in the NBA, Kornet played collegiate basketball for Vanderbilt University, where he became an all-time leader in shots blocked (210) and 3-pointers (150) made by players over 7 feet tall. He also holds the record of blocking 10 shots in a game where the Vanderbilt Commodores won 75-57 against the Auburn Tigers.
Kornet stands at 7 feet 2 inches and has one of the longest wingspans at 7 feet 6 inches in the NBA. Over seven seasons in the NBA, Kornet has played for multiple franchises, including the Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks.
Luke Kornet Nationality
Born in Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. on July 15, 1995, Kornet is an American national. He is the son of former NBA player Frank Kornet and Tracy Kornet. Kornet was part of the Boston Celtics squad when they made it to the Finals in 2022.
Kornet registered his career-high 25 points against the Philadelphia 76ers on February 9, 2020, while playing for the Chicago Bulls. He has scored 20+ points six times in his career and has three double-doubles to his name as of April 2024.
FAQs on Luke Kornet Nationality
A. Luke Kornet is on a two-year $4.5 million contract with the Boston Celtics. He earned a salary of $2.4 million for the 2023/24 season.
A. Over 280 regular season games as of April 2024, Kornet is averaging 5.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.8 blocks per game.
A. Luke Kornet played 128 games in college, and averaged 8.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.6 blocks per game.
A. Luke Kornet stands at a staggering height of 7 feet 2 inches and has a wingspan of 7 feet 6 inches.
A. No, Luke Kornet primarily plays a backup center in the NBA. He has started only 42 games out of 280 as of April 2024.
