Spurs’ Luke Kornet: It’s ‘full-circle moment’ facing the Knicks
Luke Kornet reflects on his journey from playing for the Westchester Knicks to competing in the NBA Finals with the San Antonio Spurs. He acknowledges the significance of facing the Knicks, the team where he began his professional career. Kornet, who previously won a championship with the Celtics, is focused on achieving success with his current team.
- ▪Luke Kornet started his career with the Westchester Knicks before moving to the NBA.
- ▪He has previously won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2024.
- ▪Kornet signed a four-year, $41 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs last summer.
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NBA New York Knicks Spurs’ Luke Kornet: It’s ‘full-circle moment’ facing the Knicks By Howie Kussoy Published June 3, 2026, 2:54 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google SAN ANTONIO — Luke Kornet wasn’t thinking about making multiple trips to the NBA Finals or making a play that would live in franchise lore. He was a Westchester Knick, playing to thousands of empty seats in a 5,000-seat arena in White Plains. “Talking about being on [the NBA Finals] stage, it’s a little different than the [literal] stage at the Westchester County Center that is on one end of the court,” the Spurs center said Tuesday at Frost Bank Arena.
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