Overview
- Kornet received a tribute video and standing ovation in his first game back in Boston since signing a four-year, $41 million deal with the Spurs last summer.
- With San Antonio, he has taken on an expanded role as Victor Wembanyama’s primary backup, reaching career highs in starts and minutes early this season.
- He told reporters the decision came down to Boston or San Antonio, describing long discussions with his wife and prayer before opting for a fresh chapter.
- Boston sought to re-sign him but was constrained by efforts to get below the NBA’s second apron, limiting its offer compared with San Antonio’s.
- The Spurs’ staff praised his fit and team-first play, while Boston figures highlighted his character, and coverage noted his path through Maine that helped revive his career.