​LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 12: Marcus Smart #36 and Luke Kennard #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena on February 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 18: Luke Kennard #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after making a three point shot during the second half of Game One of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs against the Houston Rocketsat Crypto.com Arena on April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)On Tuesday, the Phoenix Suns officially signed Luke Kennard.The former Duke guard had finished the 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Lakers.During his time with Los Angeles, Kennard averaged 9.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest while shooting 52.7% from the field and 44.8% from three-point range in 32 games (six starts).Here’s what people were saying in the comments:AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement@jakecook789: “Close enough welcome back Grayson Allen”@az.cado17: “hasn’t shot under 40% from 3 since 2019 btw”Duke Men’s Basketball: “😈”@michakan28: “Take care of him 💜💛”@hix.carson: “Treat him well 😭💜💛”GettyMarcus Smart #36 and Luke Kennard #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena on February 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.Here’s what people were saying on X:Duane Rankin: “OFFICIAL: Luke Kennard signs two-year, $13M deal with Phoenix Suns. Will wear No. 8, the same number Grayson Allen wore in his three seasons with the Suns.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement@Espo: “Luke Kennard will become the 20th player to wear No. 8 for the Phoenix Suns joining sharpshooters: Pat Garrity Vinny Del Negro Channing Frye Grayson Allen And of course Eddie Johnson”Shane Young: “Really stoked about this signing, personally. Luke Kennard was a joy to cover from 2021-2023, and he’s honestly one of the friendliest people you’ll encounter. Pretty cool to see him wearing a Suns uniform now. The Valley will quickly love the type of player and person he is.”GettyLuke Kennard #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after making a three point shot during the second half of Game One of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs against the Houston Rocketsat Crypto.com Arena on April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKennard was the 12th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.He has also spent time playing for the Atlanta Hawks, LA Clippers, Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies over nine years.His career averages are 9.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest while shooting 46.6% from the field and 44.