The 7-foot 2 center, Luke Kornet plays for the Boston Celtics. Born in Lantana, Texas, Kornet played college basketball for the Vanderbilt Commodores from 2013 to 2017.
In his seventh year, the veteran center has had short stints at the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks. He also appeared in two games for the Cleveland Cavaliers and one game for the Milwaukee Bucks. The 28-year-old center was part of a trade which landed him in Boston in 2021, but was waived in October and was signed back in 2022. He has also played a handful of games for the Celtics’ G-League affiliate, Maine Celtics.
Luke Kornet utilizes his height and wingspan to contest shots and secure rebounds, contributing to his team's defensive efforts in the paint. He has also been an efficient scorer, shooting 70% from the field in the 2023-24 regular season.
In the 2023/24 season, Kornet played a career-high 983 minutes as the backup center to Kristaps Porzingis. Despite coming off the bench in 56 games, Kornet grabbed the most offensive rebounds (118) on the Celtics roster. He was one of only four players to secure over 100 offensive rebounds in fewer than 1000 minutes. A fun fact, Kornet attempted only one three-pointer and has a 100% shooting accuracy from beyond the arc.
Luke Kornet’s Wife, Tierney Kornet?
Luke Kornets’s wife's name is Tierney Kornet and he attended Vanderbilt where she was a conference level triple jumper. She met Kornet during her college years. During an interview, Tierney said, “It was definitely fun having each other’s events to go to and always having someone to support you and understand what you’re going through.”
Tierney competed in SEC Conference Championships during her college years. Unfortunately, she tore her ACL and missed her junior season. Throughout her four years, she was on the SEC Honor Roll. She graduated in 2017, with a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Vanderbilt.
How old is Tierney Kornet?
Tierney Kornet is 28 years old as of May 2024 and was born in October 1995, in Woodland, Texas.
What does Tierney Kornet do for a living?
As of May 2024, there is no accurate information available about her work, but her past employment history is available.
In 2013, she worked for EmbroidMe as a sales representative, and in 2015, she interned at Go Think! as a marketing intern. She interned at Deutsche Bank and started working full-time as an FX Risk Advisory and Sales Analyst for the same firm.
Tierney Kornet Parents
Tierney Kornet’s father's name is Rob Price and her mother's name is Maura Price.
How long have Luke and Tierney Kornet been married ?
Luke and Tierney have been married for more than four years. They began dating in 2015, and after three years of dating, he proposed to her in 2018. After that, on August 2, 2019, they officially became a married couple.
How many children do Luke and Tierney Kornet have?
As of May 2024, Luke and Tierney Kornet are blessed with two kids.
FAQ's On Luke Kornet Wife
A. Tierney Kornet is the wife of Luke Kornet.
A. Luke and Tierney Kornet got married on August 2, 2019.
A. As of May 2024, Luke and Tierney Kornet have two kids.
A. Rob and Maura Price are the parents of Tierney Kornet.