{"id":133107,"date":"2025-04-07T14:50:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T18:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=133107"},"modified":"2025-04-07T19:20:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T23:20:35","slug":"celtics-luke-kornet-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/04\/07\/celtics-luke-kornet-decision\/","title":{"rendered":"Celtics Face Crucial Luke Kornet Decision This Offseason"},"content":{"rendered":"

Luke Kornet<\/a> has been key for the Boston Celtics<\/a> as a backup center this season. In 18.4 minutes per game, Kornet is averaging 5.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and .9 blocks while shooting 68 percent from the field. With Kristaps Porzi\u0146\u0123is<\/a>‘ injury history and Al Horford<\/a>‘s age, Kornet is vital to the Celtics’ bench. However, Kornet is a free agent this summer and given the Celtics’ standing as a second-apron team it will be challenging to retain him. Let’s dive into Kornet’s impact<\/a> and his future with the team.<\/p>\n

Celtics Face Crucial Luke Kornet Decision This Offseason<\/h2>\n

Kornet’s Impressive Play<\/h3>\n

While Kornet’s counting stats don’t jump off the page, he is incredibly impactful on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he’s an efficient lob threat and elite screener. Furthermore, Kornet is an underrated passer who the Celtics often use in short-roll actions. His presence gives the Celtics a source of easy offense and opens up the game for his teammates. As a lob threat and screener, Kornet’s an ideal center next to Jayson Tatum<\/a> and Jaylen Brown<\/a>. Notably, he has an elite +14.9 net rating with Tatum<\/a> and a +11.6 alongside Brown<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Luke Kornet passing. Love this guy. pic.twitter.com\/55WnTE2jZB<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jake Issenberg (@jakeissenberg) February 14, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n