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New York Knicks: Breaking down every player on Summer League roster

By Maxwell Ogden

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Frank Ntilikina of France is introduced as the number eight overall pick to the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Frank Ntilikina of France is introduced as the number eight overall pick to the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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March 16, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Northwestern Wildcats guard Bryant McIntosh (30) is defended by Vanderbilt Commodores forward Luke Kornet (3) and guard Matthew Fisher-Davis (5) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
March 16, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Northwestern Wildcats guard Bryant McIntosh (30) is defended by Vanderbilt Commodores forward Luke Kornet (3) and guard Matthew Fisher-Davis (5) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

Luke Kornet

Position: Center
Age: 21 (7/15/1995)
Experience: Rookie
2016-17 Slash Line (College): .406/.327/.857
2016-17 Season Averages (College): 31.5 MPG, 13.2 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 1.2 APG, 2.0 BPG, 1.5 3PM

Key Strengths

  • Size
  • 3-point shooting
  • Rim protection
  • 5.1 free throw attempts per 40 minutes in 2016-17
  • Passing ability

Key Weaknesses

  • Isolation offense
  • Thin frame
  • Rebounding

Analysis

The New York Knicks have signed former Vanderbilt Commodores star Luke Kornet to a two-way contract. The deal will enable Kornet to play for both the New York and Westchester Knicks, with the latter being his more likely early location.

For those unfamiliar with why the Knicks would take a chance on Kornet, he’s the embodiment of 3-and-D—just with a 7’0″ twist.

Kornet holds the all-time record for the most 3-point field goals made by a Division I player who stands at 7’0″ or taller. He’s also a prolific shot-blocker who may not be elite on defense, but can positively impact the game around the rim.

Kornet only pulled down 7.9 rebounds per 40 minutes in 2016-17, but it’s worth noting that he averaged 10.6 rebounds per 40 minutes as recently as 2015-16.

Kornet will need to improve the efficiency with which he shoots, but he made 120 3-point field goals over the course of four seasons, including 53 in 2016-17. He also accumulated an average of 2.7 blocks per 40 minutes during those four years.

A skilled passer with a 7’0″ frame, Kornet could provide a sense of continuity when Kristaps Porzingis comes off the floor.

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