Watch him out-battle Gobert on this board, ripping it down away from the three-time Defensive Player of the Year and former rebound champion. Typically, when closing out on a jumpshooter, the defender will try to contest the shot by getting as close to blocking it as possible or simply disrupting a comfortable follow-through. But that hasnt stopped Kornet from coming to work and doing his job at an extremely high level. Forsberg: Kornet explains reasoning behind unique 3-point defense, Celtics-Cavs takeaways: C's lose OT thriller as Mitchell, LeVert shine. That trait has proved vital at Vanderbilt, where Kornet was quick to exceed expectations. Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet's 'Kornet Contest' looks weird -- but it's effective, 'This is probably his best shot': Why the time is now for Harden and the 76ers, Celtics-76ers first look: What could decide the battle of East heavyweights, Butler getting treatment on ankle; still iffy for G2, LeBron 'locked in' as rivalry with Steph resumes, Grizz's Brooks doesn't regret verbal jab at LeBron, Calipari thanks Bryants for package honoring Gigi, 'This one's on me': Brunson self-critical after loss, Jokic on Murray's playoffs: 'We are following him', 'It's going to be epic': Stephen Curry and LeBron James face off -- again, Tigers coach fumes at Zaire v Dwyane comparisons after loss, Pregame chats, language arts and 'a lot of fines': Inside NBA player-ref dynamics, The Celtics and Suns don't look like teams reeling from offseason chaos, Celtics tweaked, traded their way to what so far has been the best offense in NBA history, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Last year in the G League, the Celtics' staff roughly tracked the "Kornet Contest" (or "Kornet Kontest") -- a term coined by Celtics analyst and former NBA player Brian Scalabrine -- finding about 30 instances where it happened. Shooting Shoots: https://celticswire.usatoday.com/2022/11/28/nba-boston-celtics-kornet-kontest/. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Losers: Johnathan Motley-yikes, 67 without shoes. "Sometimes I watch him out there and think, My goodness!'" Rather than relying on athleticism, Kornet banks on his wingspan and height to get him in the right position at the right time. Takeaways from CFB transfer portal Kornet was more of an on-court fixture as a sophomore, when he averaged 8.7 points and 3.4 rebounds while shooting 40 percent (50-of-125) from three-point range. Williams has been gobbling up offensive rebounds since returning to the court, using his athleticism to soar over opponents and earn the Celtics second and third-chance opportunities. In some ways it's understandable that it took so long for Kornet to attract the attention of college scouts. Heading into the season, there were some serious questions surrounding the Boston Celtics frontcourt. Here is the still shot. Boston Celtics Offseason Preview Series: The Other Free Agents: Semi And if the defensive stats and offensive efficiency arent enough, maybe his Stromile Swift impression is enough to move the needle.
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