Lakers gave Luke Kennard trophy for leading NBA in 3-point accuracy
The Lakers are grateful that they traded for guard Luke Kennard, who led the NBA in 3-point percentage during the regular season.
When the Los Angeles Lakers sent Gabe Vincent and a future second-round draft pick to the Atlanta Hawks for guard Luke Kennard in February, it was thought by plenty of people to be an insignificant trade. But it was quickly discovered that Kennard had added some much-needed depth and bench scoring to the Lakers. He has always been one of the NBA's deadliest 3-point shooters.
But fans quickly noticed that he can also attack closeouts, attack off the dribble and even, at times, facilitate and set up his teammates. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined due to injury, Kennard has taken on more facilitating duties, and he tallied 32 assists in the Lakers' last five regular-season games. Kennard led the league during the regular season with an accuracy of 47.
8% from 3-point range, and as a member of the Lakers, he shot 44. 8% from that distance. His teammates awarded him a trophy to commemorate his leading everyone in that category.
Luke's coaches and teammates surprised him with his trophy for leading the league in 3-point percentage š pic. twitter. com/vNF1VkRomZ ā Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 17, 2026 This was the third time in his nine seasons that he led the league in 3-point shooting percentage.