Luke Kornet Position

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Luke Kornet Position
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Born on July 15, 1995, in Lexington, Kentucky, Luke Kornet is an American professional basketball player who plays as a backup center for the Boston Celtics. He is the son of former NBA player Frank Kornet, who played for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Before the NBA, Kornet played four years of college basketball at Vanderbilt University. He was named on the All SEC-Defensive team as a junior, leading the SEC in most blocked shots per game in the 2015/16 season. His 84 blocks in a season rank second in Vanderbilt’s basketball program history.

Kornet has played for five different Eastern Conference teams to date, including the New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks, and now the Boston Celtics. He is averaging 5.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game from the bench for the Celtics in the 2023/24 season.

Luke Kornet Position

Luke Kornet plays at the center position for the Boston Celtics. At 7 feet 2 inches, Kornet is known for his rim protection and rebounding skills. In 63 games in the 2023/24 season, Kornet averaged 5.3 points, a career-high 4.1 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game.

Luke Kornet Draft

Luke Kornet went undrafted in the 2017 NBA Draft. However, the New York Knicks invited him to the 2017 NBA Summer League and signed him on a two-way contract. He made his NBA debut in 2018, scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds in 22 minutes. He became the second rookie in Knicks history to debut with a double-double.

He was then signed by the Chicago Bulls in 2019 and played 49 games over two seasons before he was traded to the Boston Celtics in 2021. After initially playing for the Celtics’ G League affiliate, Kornet signed 10-day contracts with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Milwaukee Bucks in 2022, before returning to the Celtics roster.

FAQs on Luke Kornet Position

A. Luke Kornet was born on July 15, 1995. As of June 2024, he is 28 years old.

A. Luke Kornet plays for the Boston Celtics as of June 2024.

A. Luke Kornet plays as a center for the Celtics. 

A. Luke Kornet attended Vanderbilt University.

A. Luke Kornet went undrafted in the 2017 NBA Draft.

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