2025-26 Season
LUKE KORNET
2025-26 Season
LUKE KORNET
Kornet produces at an elite rate for a 21-minute workload.
About this model: Net Impact can't measure floor spacing, help defense rotations, or playmaking gravity — so wings and guards are slightly undervalued vs bigs. How Net Impact works
TEAM COMPARISON
of 13 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 92 Centers with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Luke Kornet’s opening stretch of the 2025-26 season was defined by a seamless mid-November promotion from backup big to starting anchor. He forced his way into the starting lineup with masterful pick-and-roll execution, peaking early on 10/24 vs NOP when he racked up 14 points and 12 rebounds for a staggering +16.2 impact score. As a starter, Kornet frequently influenced winning without needing the ball in his hands. Look no further than 12/02 vs MEM. He attempted just four shots and scored a meager 4 points, yet still generated a massive +12.5 impact score by completely shutting down the paint with elite rim deterrence and relentless hustle. However, his heavy reliance on drop coverage occasionally backfired against perimeter-oriented attacks. During 11/20 vs ATL, opposing guards ruthlessly exploited his deep positioning to step into comfortable jumpers, dragging him down to a -5.0 impact score. Ultimately, as long as matchups allow him to camp in the paint and feast as a roll man, Kornet remains a highly effective interior safety valve.
Luke Kornet spent this midseason stretch mastering the dark arts of the modern drop-coverage big man. He bent games to his will without demanding a single play call. His absolute destruction of the glass vs OKC on 02/04 yielded a staggering +17.0 impact score despite scoring just 4 points, as his elite positioning generated endless second-chance opportunities. When thrust into the starting lineup vs POR on 01/03, he battered the interior for 23 points and an elite +16.0 impact mark by relentlessly hammering the offensive boards. However, his extreme passivity occasionally backfired. A complete refusal to shoot the basketball vs CHA on 01/31 rendered him a total non-threat, allowing defenders to roam freely and dragging him to a rare -2.2 impact score. Ultimately, this stretch captured a player who thrives purely on the margins, using vertical spacing and high-level rim deterrence to anchor highly efficient lineups.
Luke Kornet spent this twenty-game stretch mastering the dark arts of the low-maintenance, high-efficiency backup big. He rarely demanded the ball, instead generating immense value through bone-crushing screens, disciplined drop coverage, and relentless activity on the glass. Look no further than his 02/19 vs PHX outing, where he posted a massive +16.4 impact score by converting all five of his shots for 10 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. He replicated that flawless execution on 03/14 vs CHA, recording a +14.4 impact score while adding 10 points and 8 boards by operating perfectly as a roll man. These massive positive swings were entirely fueled by his vertical spacing and positional soundness, allowing guards to thrive without Kornet ever needing a post touch. However, his extreme offensive passivity occasionally morphed from a quirky trait into a genuine liability. When he earned a rare start on 03/12 vs DEN, he played 25 minutes but attempted zero shots, resulting in a -4.3 impact score as his total offensive invisibility dragged down the lineup. As long as he avoids completely disappearing on that end of the floor, his elite screen-setting makes him a highly effective rotational anchor.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Very consistent. Kornet posts positive impact in 86% of games — you almost always get a productive night. Scoring varies by ~4 points, but the overall contribution stays positive.
Reliable shooter — hits 45%+ from the field in 74% of games. You can count on efficient nights more often than not.
Defensive difference-maker. Kornet consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Small downward trend. First-half impact: +6.8, second-half: +4.5. Not alarming yet, but trending the wrong direction.
Tends to go on runs. Longest hot streak: 23 games. Longest cold streak: 1 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY
Based on 64 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
64 games played