Boston.com · Nov 10, 2023
Luke Kornet says he doesn’t know how he got his nickname
Luke Kornet (40) maintaining possession of the ball during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.By day, he’s Luke Kornet, NBA basketball player for the Boston Celtics. But by night, he’s The Green Kornet, the superhero who strikes fear into the hearts of opposing basketball players around the league with his deadly defense and his trademark closeouts.
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Despite The Green Kornet being one of his most popular alter egos, the center isn’t sure where the nickname comes from.
“The Green Kornet,” he told Boston.com, “that just sort of happened when I got traded. I honestly don’t even know.”