Luke Kornet
#7C · San Antonio Spurs
Height
7'1"
Weight
250 lbs
Age
30
College
Vanderbilt
Experience
8 yrs
B
B-
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B
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The Verdict on Luke, in One Read
On the field, Luke Kornet grades out as an excellent C for San Antonio Spurs (A Impact). That places him 19th of 97 graded centers. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it good value (B), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is positive (B- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 421 | 6.5 | 6.1 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 64.3% | 32.1% | 78.6% |
| 2025-26 | | 68 | 6.5 | 6.1 | 1.9 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakCLongevityLong CareerRecentC+
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 68 | 6.5 | 6.1 | 1.9 | 64.3% | C+ C+ |
| 2024-25 |  | 73 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 66.8% | C+ C+ |
| 2023-24 | | 63 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 70.0% | C- C- |
| 2022-23 | | 69 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 66.5% | F F |
| 2021-22 | | 15 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 48.1% | F F |
| 2020-21 | | 31 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 43.6% | F F |
| 2019-20 |  | 36 | 6.0 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 43.8% | F F |
| 2018-19 |  | 46 | 7.0 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 37.8% | D D |
| 2017-18 | | 20 | 6.7 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 39.2% | D+ D+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 6/11 | @ NYK | L 106-107 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Tue, 6/9 | @ NYK | W 115-111 | 9 | 2 |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$40.7M
Guaranteed
$21.4M
AAV
$11.0M/yr
Guaranteed %53%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B
Good Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Production versus salary tier earns Luke Kornet a B Contract Value Index in the NBA market. His 2025-26 season production—6.5 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 1.9 APG across 68 games—validates the $11M AAV investment as reasonable compensation for a high-efficiency, role-defined center who maximizes his minutes without demanding offensive volume or creation responsibilities. At 30 years old and nine seasons into his career, Kornet operates squarely in the established-veteran tier, where $11M reflects fair market value for a backup-caliber specialist rather than an overpay for declining production or an underpay for star-level upside. His reputation as a steady, professional presence—reinforced by thoughtful off-court credibility on league matters—keeps sentiment stable at C+ even as his on-court footprint remains modest; this is a player the Spurs understand precisely for what he is, not what he might become. With the team at 62-20 and positioned deep in the playoff window, Kornet's CVI will only improve if his impact expands meaningfully in high-leverage moments, but barring a significant role shift, his contract sits as a textbook example of smart depth allocation—predictable, defensible, and aligned with his production ceiling.
Performance Analysis
B
#19 of 97 Centers
FCA+
Luke Kornet earns a B Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level center putting up solid numbers for the San Antonio Spurs. Through 421 games, Luke is contributing 6.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game in his role. Luke's strongest area is FG% at 64.3, which compares favorably to the center median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 6.5 (center median: 15.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Luke ranks 19th. Luke is a reliable contributor who the San Antonio Spurs can count on game to game.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Luke's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Luke Compares at the Position
Luke Kornet ranks 19th of 97 graded centers by performance. That slots Luke between Daniel Gafford (B) just ahead and Onyeka Okongwu (B-) just behind.
Graded higher
Daniel GaffordDallas MavericksBIvica ZubacIndiana PacersBDeandre AytonLos Angeles LakersBLuke KornetB
Graded lower
Onyeka OkongwuAtlanta HawksTransaction History
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About this player
Luke Kornet is a veteran in his 8th NBA season listed at C for the San Antonio Spurs. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Luke Kornet, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index B, Performance B, Sentiment B-.
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