Luke Kennard is an American shooting guard who plays for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. Born on June 24, 1996, in Middletown, Ohio. Kennard attended Franklin High School, where he won multiple accolades, including Ohio Mr. Basketball in 2014 and 2015.
Kennard was drafted as the 12th pick in the first round by the Detroit Pistons in the 2017 NBA Draft. Kennard showed his shooting prowess from the first season itself, shooting 41.5% from the three-point line. In his 8 seasons in the NBA, Kennard has built a reputation of being regarded as one of the most lethal shooters in the league. In his first season with the Grizzlies, Kennard shot his career-best 54.3% from the three-point range. He also holds the record for the most 3-point field goals made in a match by a Grizzlies player, making 10 3-pointers against the Houston Rockets in the 2022-23 season.
Luke Kennard Salary
Luke Kennard will earn a base salary of $9,250,000 for the 2024-25 NBA season as per Spotrac.
A yearly breakdown of his salary as reported by Spotrac is mentioned below:
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2021/22 | Los Angeles Clippers | $12,727,273 |
| 2022/23 | Los Angeles Clippers / Memphis Grizzlies | $13,745,455 |
| 2023/24 | Memphis Grizzlies | $14,763,636 |
| 2024/25 | Memphis Grizzlies | $9,250,000 |
How long is Luke Kennard’s contract?
Luke Kennard signed a one-year $9,250,000 contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, including $9,250,000 guaranteed, as per Spotrac.
Luke Kennard Position
Kennard plays as a shooting guard but can also play at small forward sometimes. At 6 feet 5 inches tall with a body weight of 206 lbs, Kennard is one of the best 3-point shooters in the NBA. His primary role is as a catch-and-shoot guy, and he is making 3-point field goals, and he does that while shooting 43.9% from the deep, as of April 2025.
FAQ's on Luke Kennard
A. He shot 10-11 from the 3-point line, setting a franchise record for the Memphis Grizzlies in a game against the Houston Rockets.
A. Kennard is set to earn $9,250,000 for the 2024-25 NBA season.
A. As of April 2025, Kennard has played for the Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers and the Memphis Grizzlies.
A. He was born on June 24, 1996, and as of April 2025, 28 years old.
A. He averaged 11 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game in the 2023-24 NBA season.
