How Detroit Pistons’ Kennard compares to Thompson and Booker

Mar 17, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) drives to the basket against Troy Trojans forward DeVon Walker (25) in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) drives to the basket against Troy Trojans forward DeVon Walker (25) in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Luke Kennard (Duke) is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number twelve overall pick to the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Luke Kennard (Duke) is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number twelve overall pick to the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Luke Kennard College Summary, age 20 via DraftExpress.com:

  • Strengths: Positional size, Scoring versatility, feel for the game, productivity, has the size to hold up defensively, great footwork, plays well on or off ball, pick and roll threat, can finish with either hand, vision, good pick and role passer, quick decisions with ball, excellent feel, smart off ball defender, plays well in clutch, high confidence.
  • Weaknesses: Defensive upside, Creating vs NBA defense, finishing in traffic, defensive effort, short wingspan, not quick enough to blow by defenders or stay in front on defense.

Kennard, like the other prospects covered thus far, lacked athleticism, but was highly efficient in college.

He also excelled in making quick decisions and creating offense for himself, perhaps more so than either Thompson or Booker. Time will tell how NBA-ready Kennard will be, but he projects to be the most well rounded offensive talent of the three shooters going into his rookie season.