{"id":120746,"date":"2025-01-29T16:02:19","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T21:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=120746"},"modified":"2025-01-29T16:07:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T21:07:04","slug":"luke-kornet-celtics-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/01\/29\/luke-kornet-celtics-value\/","title":{"rendered":"Luke Kornet is Proving His Value to the Celtics This Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Going into the season, Luke Kornet<\/a>‘s role within the Boston Celtics’ rotation <\/a>was unclear. However, more than halfway into the season, Kornet has become a mainstay in the Celtics’ rotation and has proven to be an integral part of Boston’s success. Kornet is averaging a career-high 17 minutes and 5.2 rebounds; he is also averaging 5.1 points per game. While these, numbers may not jump off the page, Kornet’s importance to the Celtics’ center rotation can’t be understated. Let’s explore Kornet’s impact this season.<\/p>\n

Luke Kornet is Proving His Value to the Celtics This Season<\/h2>\n

Kornet’s Offensive Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Offensively, Kornet is an efficient lob threat and effective screen setter. Kornet’s interior presence gives the Celtics a source of efficient offense, which is particularly important for a team that rarely gets shots at the rim. His true shooting percentage<\/a> of 67 is among the best in the league. Additionally, his presence as a screener helps open up easy shots for himself and his teammates. Kornet averages 1.9 screen assists<\/a> per game, which translates to 5.1 points off his screens. He also averages 1.26 points per possession on pick-n-roll plays, good for the 78th percentile<\/a>. Four out of the five most used lineups<\/a> featuring Kornet have a positive net rating, with three of these lineups posting a net rating above 10.<\/p>\n

Kornet<\/a> has started in six games this season; in these games, he has posted averages of 11.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks. The Celtics have a 4-2 record in these games. In a recent game against the Houston Rockets, Kornet started with Al Horford<\/a> and Derrick White<\/a> out; he poured in 18 points and seven rebounds.<\/p>\n

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Great effort by Luke Kornet tonight, stepping in at the last second for a spot start.<\/p>\n

18 points on 8-of-9 shooting
\n7 rebounds
\n4 dunks
\n1 steal, 1 block pic.twitter.com\/PdOhrPypxj<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) January 28, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n