Shocking Luka Kennard stat puts him above Lakers legends in playoffs

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The short-handed Los Angeles Lakers have shocked the basketball world thus far in these playoffs.

Los Angeles is up 2-0 in their first-round series against the Houston Rockets and is now two wins away from advancing to the second round.

The Lakers have played phenomenally thus far through their first two games, and the same goes for their sharp-shooting guard, Luke Kennard.

Kennard has been everything and more for the Lakers thus far, so much so that he has the edge over these Lakers legends, averaging more playoff points per game in the purple and gold.

Statmuse noted that Kennard is averaging more playoff points as a member of the Lakers than Anthony Davis, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Wilt Chamberlain, James Worthy, George Mikan, Pau Gasol and Karl Malone.

The 28-year-old has been incredible for Los Angeles these playoffs. Through two games, the former Duke Blue Devil is averaging 25 points per game, 5.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.5 steals, while shooting red-hot 65.4 percent from the field and 72.7 percent from beyond the arc.

Luke Kennard Making Immediate Impact in Playoffs

Kennard has only played two games as a Laker in the playoffs, but it goes to show how great he's been playing, and it's been out of necessity.