Welcome Luke Kornet, If You're Still Here....

[Roy H.]

His career to date says he doesn’t have much of a future here, but last night was a ton of fun.  He’s like if Tacko and Theis had their DNA combined.

[esel1000]

His career to date says he doesn’t have much of a future here, but last night was a ton of fun.  He’s like if Tacko and Theis had their DNA combined.

He could end up being Brad’s next reclamation project. I’m not even joking.

[Goldstar88]

His career to date says he doesn’t have much of a future here, but last night was a ton of fun.  He’s like if Tacko and Theis had their DNA combined.

I think he has more upside thank Tacko does. Both are the same age too. It’s crazy that Tacko is only 3 Inches taller, but 60lbs+ heavier. Absolute monster.

[Roy H.]

eith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
about 35 minutes ago
Takeaways from Boston-OKC are up for @celticsblog: -Slow start, but good late -Grant's good game -FastPP's big first half -Smart's playmaking -Nesmith figuring it out -Tatum's Dirk-like move -The Green Kornet! -Back to Boston for seven straight games celticsblog.com/2021/3/28/2235…

We need to get this nickname to Scal.  It’s my only goal the rest of this season.

[Tr1boy]

Kornet vs OKC full highlights

https://youtu.be/o5kZNze5iDs

My ignorance = a 7'2 stiff ?

To my surprise = nimble, co-ordinated, skilled. One of the heroes of last night game

But will temper expectations.  Has been streaky in the past.   

[Silas]

We know that bigs usually take longer to figure out the NBA.  Maybe Luke and Mo, with Brad's help, are on the path to being solid 11th and 12th men on the bench.

[Ogaju]

We know that bigs usually take longer to figure out the NBA.  Maybe Luke and Mo, with Brad's help, are on the path to being solid 11th and 12th men on the bench.

lol @ 11 and 12? after whom?..Semi? Grant? Romeo? How did they get to 11 and 12?

[aingeforthree]

Kornet vs OKC full highlights

https://youtu.be/o5kZNze5iDs

My ignorance = a 7'2 stiff ?

To my surprise = nimble, co-ordinated, skilled. One of the heroes of last night game

But will temper expectations.  Has been streaky in the past.

He’s never been surrounded by this much talent. Fits his game perfectly

[Ogaju]

Kornet vs OKC full highlights

https://youtu.be/o5kZNze5iDs

My ignorance = a 7'2 stiff ?

To my surprise = nimble, co-ordinated, skilled. One of the heroes of last night game

But will temper expectations.  Has been streaky in the past.

He’s never been surrounded by this much talent. Fits his game perfectly

Great point! Basketball is about fit and defined roles. Theat is why some of us spoke out about the construction of the team before the trades. It was just a bunch of undersized players without defined roles. Perhaps with a more balanced team with role players that know and accept their roles, the team will function better as a unit.

[Silas]

We know that bigs usually take longer to figure out the NBA.  Maybe Luke and Mo, with Brad's help, are on the path to being solid 11th and 12th men on the bench.

lol @ 11 and 12? after whom?..Semi? Grant? Romeo? How did they get to 11 and 12?

Too early to tell, but maybe.  Bottom line I think it may be premature to assume Luke is gone.

[Tr1boy]

2019/2020 blocks compilation - Kornet

Geeez.  He is a monster!.  Verticality, timing, length.  Mobility is surprising

https://youtu.be/jQSoFEVr3V8

I wonder what caused him to be buried deep into the Bulls bench

[Ogaju]

2019/2020 blocks compilation - Kornet

Geeez.  He is a monster!.  Verticality, timing, length.  Mobility is surprising

https://youtu.be/jQSoFEVr3V8

I wonder what caused him to be buried deep into the Bulls bench

I noticed that most of the blocks were with his left hand, which gave him an advantage over most of the right handed shooters, so I checked to see if he is a lefty. Turns out he shoots right handed. So he plays offense with his right hand and defense with the left. This guy can be developed.

[Celtics2021]

2019/2020 blocks compilation - Kornet

Geeez.  He is a monster!.  Verticality, timing, length.  Mobility is surprising

https://youtu.be/jQSoFEVr3V8

I wonder what caused him to be buried deep into the Bulls bench

I suspect if he gets more minutes here we’ll find out.

[knuckleballer]

Kornet was a late bloomer physically.  From the following article:

“While his classmates were going through puberty around the ninth and 10th grade, Luke's maturation process was delayed. According to his mother, Tracy, Luke's voice didn't change until he was a senior in high school. And it wasn't until college that he began growing facial hair.

"From the neck up," Frank said, "he looked like a 12-year-old."

One thing that wasn't an issue was Luke's height. He was 6'1" as a freshman in high school, 6'2" as a sophomore, 6'5" as a junior and 6'10" as a senior. Still, even though Luke was growing upward, his body wasn't filling out. His older sister, Nicole, who plays basketball at UCLA, called him a "string bean."

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2597403-from-college-afterthought-to-nba-prospect-the-stunning-rise-of-luke-kornet

Considering his late physical development, the development of his game is likely to be on the late side too.  He may have some upside with good coaching.

[footey]

Cool story about how he was a late bloomer who almost didn't play college ball.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2597403-from-college-afterthought-to-nba-prospect-the-stunning-rise-of-luke-kornet