History of Luke Kennard in Timeline

Luke Kennard is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. A former Duke Blue Devils player, he was drafted 12th overall by the Detroit Pistons in 2017. Throughout his NBA career, he has also played for the Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, and Atlanta Hawks. Kennard is notable for his exceptional three-point shooting ability, currently holding the second-highest career three-point field goal percentage in NBA history and leading amongst active players.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 24, 1996: Luke Kennard Born

On June 24, 1996, Luke Douglas Kennard was born.

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January 6, 2016: Scores 23 points against Wake Forest

On January 6, 2016, Luke Kennard scored 23 points in a 91-75 win over Wake Forest.

February 6, 2016: Tallies 26 points against NC State

On February 6, 2016, Luke Kennard tallied 26 points in an 88-80 win over NC State.

November 29, 2016: Scores 20 points against Michigan State

On November 29, 2016, Luke Kennard scored 20 points in a 78-69 win against Michigan State in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.

December 3, 2016: Scores 35 points against Maine

On December 3, 2016, Luke Kennard scored 35 points in a 94-55 win over Maine.

January 28, 2017: Scores 34 points against Wake Forest

On January 28, 2017, Luke Kennard scored 34 points in an 85-83 win over Wake Forest.

February 11, 2017: Tallies 25 points against Clemson

On February 11, 2017, Luke Kennard tallied 25 points in a 64-62 victory over Clemson.

March 3, 2017: Scores 20 points against Clemson

On March 3, 2017, Luke Kennard scored 20 points in a 79-72 victory over Clemson in the second round and scored 24 points in an 81-77 win against Louisville in the quarterfinals of the 2017 ACC tournament.

March 10, 2017: Scores 20 points against North Carolina

On March 10, 2017, Luke Kennard scored 20 points in a 93-83 win over rival North Carolina in the semifinals.

March 11, 2017: Tallies 16 points against Notre Dame in ACC Championship game

On March 11, 2017, Luke Kennard tallied 16 points in a 75-69 win against Notre Dame in the ACC Championship game.

June 22, 2017: Drafted by 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, Luke 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: Enters 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 by the Detroit Pistons

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: Scores 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.

July 2018: Suffers Left Knee Strain

In July 2018, the Pistons announced that Luke Kennard suffered a left knee strain and would miss the 2018 NBA Summer League.

October 26, 2018: Suffers Right Shoulder Sprain

On October 26, 2018, Luke Kennard suffered a sprain of the AC joint in his right shoulder and would be out for at least two weeks.

December 10, 2018: Records 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.

2018: Clippers eliminated from playoff contention

Luke Kennard missed the Clippers’ two postseason play-in tournament games with a hamstring injury, as they were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since 2018.

April 10, 2019: Records 27 Points Against New York Knicks

On April 10, 2019, Luke 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: Scores 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 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.

2020: Franklin High retires Kennard's number

In 2020, Franklin High announced they would retire Kennard's number 10.

March 22, 2021: Posts 20 points in 18 minutes

On March 22, 2021, Luke Kennard posted 20 points in 18 minutes, 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: Scores Season-High 27 Points

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

January 25, 2022: Fouled while shooting a three-pointer

On January 25, 2022, Luke Kennard was fouled while shooting a three-pointer and made the shot as well as the free throw, which propelled the Clippers to a 116–115 win over the Washington Wizards after trailing by 35 points.

August 5, 2022: Marriage to Anna Castro

On August 5, 2022, Luke Kennard and his long time girlfriend Anna Castro were married.

February 9, 2023: Traded to Memphis Grizzlies

On February 9, 2023, Luke Kennard was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team trade involving the Houston Rockets.

July 31, 2024: Re-signs with the Grizzlies

On July 31, 2024, Luke Kennard re-signed with the Grizzlies. He made 65 appearances (11 starts) for Memphis in the 2024–25 NBA season, averaging 8.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists.

July 8, 2025: Signs with the Atlanta Hawks

On July 8, 2025, Luke Kennard signed a one-year, $11 million contract with the Atlanta Hawks. He made 46 appearances off of the bench for Atlanta during the 2025–26 NBA season, averaging 7.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists.