US EditionLuke Kennard Goes From LeBron James Record Breaker, to Lakers’ X-Factor in Debut
Kennard scored 10 points in his Lakers debut and holds a 44.2% career three-point shooting rate, surpassing LeBron James in Ohio high school scoring 11 years ago.
- On Saturday, Luke Kennard debuted for the Lakers, scoring 10 points on 4-of-7 shooting, including 2 three-pointers, in 26 minutes off the bench during a 105-99 win over the Warriors.
- Lakers acquired Kennard at the trade deadline from the Atlanta Hawks, with Pelinka and Redick praising his shooting and studying film before his debut.
- Kennard's ties to LeBron include surpassing James on Ohio's high school scoring list after scoring 44 points for Franklin High on February 6, 2026.
- Pelinka said the play and lineup vision immediately altered late-game options, with Kennard's corner 3 turning a one-point lead into a 12-point advantage, creating a small postseason shooting lineup possibility.
- With the Lakers 32-19 and 31 games remaining, Kennard's league-high 44.9% three-point rate this season shapes his role, Redick said he encourages him to shoot.
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Luke Kennard goes from LeBron James record breaker, to Lakers’ X-Factor in debut
LOS ANGELES — There are very few hoopers that can claim to have outdone LeBron James. Luke Kennard is one of those few. Then playing for Franklin High (Cincinnati) on the Ohio high school basketball circuit, the future Duke guard scorched Brookville High on Feb. 6, 2015 for 44 points; a late-game 3-pointer securing him fourth place on the all-time scoring list in the state. Eleven years and two days ago, that triple – a shot Kennard has become k…
Lakers News: Luke Kennard Broke LeBron James' Ohio High School Scoring Record
The NBA trade deadline has come and gone with the Los Angeles Lakers opting to make just one move by acquiring Luke Kennard. The Lakers had a lot of needed to address, with one of them being 3-point shooting, and Kennard is one of the best in that regard. Kennard led the league in 3-point shooting in the first half of the season with the Atlanta Hawks, shooting 49.7% from deep, albeit on low volume at 3.2 attempts per game. Playing alongside Luk…
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