Luke Francis Kornet is a professional American basketball backup center for the Boston Celtics in the 2025 NBA season. After going undrafted in the 2017 NBA Draft, Kornet joined the New York Knicks for the NBA Summer League. Kornet received SEC All-Defensive Team selections twice (2016 and 2017) and First-team All-SEC in 2017, as per Vanderbilt Commodores' official website.
Before his professional career 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, as per Vanderbilt Commodores' official website. 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 New York Knicks. In the 2023/24 NBA season, Kornet won his first NBA championship with the Celtics and was a crucial part of the team's journey in the playoffs that year. Kornet has become a regular part of the Celtics rotation under head coach Joe Mazzulla.
Luke Kornet's Nationality
Luke Kornet holds American nationality and citizenship. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, U.S., on July 15, 1995, as per NBA's official website.
Luke Kornet's Hometown
Luke Kornet's hometown is Lantana, Texas. He attended Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas, where he began his basketball journey. During his senior year, he led his team to the District TAPPS 5A-1 Champions and became state finalists in 2013. At the end of his high school career, he had averaged 15 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 3 steals, as per Vanderbilt Commodores' official website.
Luke Kornet's Birthplace
Luke Kornet's birthplace is Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
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A. After going undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft, Kornet joined the New York Knicks as a rookie.
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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.
