Luke Kornet
#7C · San Antonio Spurs
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 413 | 5.4 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 55.2% | 32.1% | 78.1% |
| 2025-26 | 60 | 6.6 | 6.2 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 64.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% |
| 2024-25 | 11 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 72.4% | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2023-24 | 13 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 66.7% | 0.0% | 84.6% |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$21.4M
AAV
$5.4M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Luke Kornet's contract with the San Antonio Spurs grades out as a slightly below-market contract, earning a D+ CVI grade. At $5.4M per year over 4 years, this is a role player contract. Luke's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Centers. At 30, Luke still has productive years ahead, though the contract extends into the decline phase. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Luke to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Luke Kornet earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Center. Across 413 career games, Luke has averaged 5.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. Luke's strongest metric is FG% at 5521.9, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.2, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Luke ranks 85th in overall performance. Luke will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the San Antonio Spurs.
Current Sentiment
Kornet's public stance on Hawks' promotion overshadowed his modest basketball contributions this season. C-minus performance grades suggest he's a reliable backup, not a featured player anymore. Contract value appears reasonable for a depth center, though limited offensive impact raises questions. Social activism narrative now dominates coverage more than his actual on-court role or potential. Fans remain cautiously optimistic about his veteran presence but expect continued bench-heavy minutes.
Transaction History
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