Hidden behind a lean, 6-foot-5 stature and an awkward yet friendly smile is, who I believe to be, one of the most skilled players in the NBA. His name? Luke Kennard.
While his game-winning 4-point play to set the seal on a historic 35-point comeback against the Washington Wizards might now be his defining moment to Clipper fans and NBA followers alike, he’s more than just a clutch shot. He’s a lights-out shooter. He’s a crafty playmaker. And he’s a cold-blooded bucket-getter. All in one.
The Luke Kennard show had its first airing when he passed now 18-time All-Star LeBron James on the all-time Ohio scoring list for high school basketball with a 44-point punch for Franklin High School.