Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Luke Kennard

How Luke Kennard built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Luke Kennard is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. He played college basketball at Duke University and was drafted into the NBA by the Detroit Pistons in 2017. Kennard has also played for the Los Angeles Clippers. Notably, he boasts a high career three-point field goal percentage, ranking second in NBA history and first among active players.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 22, 2017: Drafted by the Detroit Pistons

On June 22, 2017, Luke Kennard was drafted 12th overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2017 NBA draft.

October 20, 2017: NBA Debut

On October 20, 2017, Luke Kennard made his NBA debut against the Washington Wizards, scoring 11 points and recording 2 steals in 18 minutes.

December 15, 2017: First NBA Start

On December 15, 2017, Kennard started his first NBA game after Avery Bradley suffered a groin injury, scoring 9 points with 5 rebounds and 4 assists in a win against the Indiana Pacers.

2017: Declared for NBA draft

In 2017, Luke Kennard chose to forgo his final two years of collegiate eligibility and enter the NBA draft, joining Duke teammates Jayson Tatum, Harry Giles, and Frank Jackson.

2017: Drafted into the NBA

In 2017, Luke Kennard was drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the 12th pick in the NBA draft.

January 24, 2018: First Career Double-Double

On January 24, 2018, Luke Kennard recorded his first career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

April 11, 2018: Recorded Career-High 23 Points

On April 11, 2018, Luke Kennard recorded a former career-high 23 points in a 119–87 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

December 10, 2018: Career-High 28 Points

On December 10, 2018, Luke Kennard recorded a career-high 28 points in a 116–102 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

April 10, 2019: Recorded 27 points against New York Knicks

On April 10, 2019, Kennard recorded 27 points in the last game of the regular season, in a 115–89 win over the New York Knicks.

October 23, 2019: Scored 30 points against Indiana Pacers

On October 23, 2019, Luke Kennard scored 30 points and three rebounds in a 119–110 win over the Indiana Pacers.

November 19, 2020: Traded to the Los Angeles Clippers

On November 19, 2020, Luke Kennard was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team trade that involved the Brooklyn Nets, sending Rodney McGruder, Džanan Musa, and the draft rights of Saddiq Bey and Jaylen Hands to Detroit.

March 22, 2021: 20 points in 18 minutes

On March 22, 2021, Luke Kennard posted 20 points on 8-for-8 from the field, including 4-for-4 from 3-point range coming off the bench, along with seven rebounds, four assists and a block in 18 minutes of action in a 119–110 win over the Atlanta Hawks, becoming the first player in franchise history to log at least 20 points, seven rebounds and four assists with less than 20 minutes of playing time in a game.

December 18, 2021: Season-High 27 Points

On December 18, 2021, Luke Kennard scored a season-high 27 points, alongside seven rebounds and three assists, in a 104–103 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.