Throughout this year whenever Al Horford or Kristaps Porzingis missed a game, Luke Kornet was the first big off the bench. At the start of the year, fans believed that we needed to upgrade our big man depth, but Kornet has shown all season he is the perfect third big for this team.
He won’t score 30 points, he won’t lead the league in blocks or rebounds, but he gives Boston exactly what they need every time he steps on the floor. Against the Phoenix Suns with Porzingis out, Kornet gave the Celtics extra possessions, defensive structure, and timely baskets.