History of Luke Kornet in Timeline
Luke Kornet is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. He previously played college basketball at Vanderbilt, where he set records for blocked shots and three-pointers made by a player of his height. He recently won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2024, where he gained the nickname "The Green Kornet" among some fans.
2 hours ago : Hawks' 'Magic City' Tribute Night Sparks Controversy; NBA Player Kornet Responds.
The Atlanta Hawks planned a 'Magic City' tribute night featuring lemon pepper wings, resembling a strip club vibe, sparking controversy. An NBA player, presumably Luke Kornet, requested cancellation of the promo night.
July 15, 1995: Luke Kornet's Birth
On July 15, 1995, Luke Francis Kornet was born. He is an American professional basketball player.
January 12, 2016: Triple-Double and Block Record
On January 12, 2016, Luke Kornet recorded a triple-double with 11 points, 11 rebounds, and a school-record 10 blocks in a 75-57 victory over Auburn, marking the second triple-double in Vanderbilt history.
July 3, 2017: Signs with the Knicks
On July 3, 2017, Luke Kornet signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks.
February 8, 2018: NBA Debut
On February 8, 2018, Luke Kornet made his NBA debut for the New York Knicks against the Toronto Raptors, recording a double-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocks.
July 6, 2018: Signs Standard Contract with Knicks
On July 6, 2018, Luke Kornet signed a standard contract with the New York Knicks.
April 9, 2019: Double-Double and Career-High Blocks
On April 9, 2019, Luke Kornet recorded a double-double with 12 points, 13 rebounds, and a career-high six blocks in a 96–86 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
July 17, 2019: Signs with the Chicago Bulls
On July 17, 2019, Luke Kornet signed a two-year contract for $4.5 million with the Chicago Bulls.
March 25, 2021: Traded to the Boston Celtics
On March 25, 2021, Luke Kornet was traded to the Boston Celtics in a three-team trade involving the Washington Wizards.
December 21, 2021: Signs with the Cleveland Cavaliers
On December 21, 2021, Luke Kornet signed a 10-day contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
January 3, 2022: Signs with the Milwaukee Bucks
On January 3, 2022, Luke Kornet signed a 10-day contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
January 14, 2022: Reacquired by Maine Celtics
On January 14, 2022, Luke Kornet was reacquired by the Maine Celtics.
February 11, 2022: Signs with the Boston Celtics
On February 11, 2022, Luke Kornet signed a contract with the Boston Celtics for the rest of the season.
July 1, 2022: Re-signs with the Celtics
On July 1, 2022, Luke Kornet re-signed with the Celtics on a two-year contract.
December 6, 2022: Effectiveness of "The Eclipse"
As of December 6, 2022, opposing shooters were 5 for 18 on shot attempts against Luke Kornet's "The Eclipse" technique.
2022: Family and Interests
As of 2022, Luke Kornet is a Catholic, maintains a blog of churches, is married to his wife Tierney, and has two children.
2023: Base Salary
In 2023, Luke Kornet earned a base salary of $2,413,304.
July 2, 2024: Re-signs with the Celtics
On July 2, 2024, Luke Kornet re-signed with the Celtics.
2024: NBA Champion
In 2024, Luke Kornet became an NBA champion when the Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the NBA Finals.
June 30, 2025: Agrees to Contract with Spurs
On June 30, 2025, Luke Kornet agreed to a four-year, $41 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs.
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