In addition to the Spurs, the Clippers will also pursue the Celtics substitute center this summer?

According to reports from TheSteinLine reporter Jake Fischer, sources revealed to him that some team executives expect the San Antonio Spurs to pursue Boston Celtics' backup center Luke Kornet this summer. The source also revealed that the Spurs are a major next player in the free agent market. According to TheSteinLine reporter Marc Stein, sources revealed to him that in the team chasing free agent Luke Connet, in addition to the Spurs, the situation of the Los Angeles Clippers is also worth paying attention to.

In the NBA regular season this season, Connet made a total of 73 appearances in 82 games, averaging 18.6 minutes per game, with averaging 6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.5 steals and 1 block, and 0.4 turnovers and 1.6 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 66.8% and a free throw percentage of 69.1%. In the playoffs, Cornet made a total of 11 appearances, averaging 16.4 minutes per game, with averaging 4.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 0.5 turnovers and 1.8 fouls. His shooting percentage was 72.4%, and his free throw percentage was 100%.

Konnet's overall performance this season is pretty good. He has basically secured the team's substitute center. His offensive efficiency is quite good, his scoring ability at the basket is quite outstanding, he also has certain passing ability and support ability, and his performance in inside defense and basket protection has also improved to a certain extent. In the playoffs, Cornet's playing time decreased, and his data also declined to a certain extent. However, in fact, he performed quite well in some games. He even played the role of the surprises many times in the second round of the playoffs against the New York Knicks. Without Cornet, the Celtics could only lose even worse in this series.

Konnet is a tall inside player who can also take on a lot of responsibilities on the offensive end. Before, everyone's main concern about him was on the defensive end. Everyone may think that it is difficult for him to undertake more tasks on the defensive end, and his shortcomings in movement speed and confrontational ability may also be magnified. However, at least in the playoffs this season, Cornet proved that he was capable of becoming a qualified inside rotation player. Even when starting center Kristaps Porzingis was in poor form, he was able to replace him. I believe that Connett's performance can also improve his market conditions. I wonder what kind of quotes the Spurs and the Clippers will offer him.