Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Luke Babbitt:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Luke Robert Babbitt
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born June 20, 1989
  • Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
  • Weight: 225 lbs (102 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 10 in
  • Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
  • Number: #8, #5, #6
  • Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • High School: Galena High School, Reno, Nevada
  • College: University of Nevada, Reno (2008–2010)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 16th overall in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves (traded to the Portland Trail Blazers)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Portland Trail Blazers (2010–2013)
    • New Orleans Pelicans (2014–2016)
    • Miami Heat (2016–2017)
    • Atlanta Hawks (2017–2018)
    • Miami Heat (2018)
    • Played internationally in Russia and Israel
  • Championship Rings: No NBA Championships
  • Kids: Information on children is not widely available.
  • Siblings: Information on siblings is not widely available.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Luke Babbitt’s player archetype was that of a stretch forward whose offensive value centered on shooting touch, floor spacing, and skill more than power or downhill athleticism. Defensively, he fit more as a team defender than a stopper, using size to hold up across either forward spot in certain matchups but lacking the quickness and physical pop to consistently make a major impact against faster wings or stronger interior players. Offensively, his role was clearer: space the floor, knock down spot-up jumpers, attack closeouts when available, and provide secondary scoring with a smooth left-handed stroke that scouting reports long highlighted as one of his best traits. Physically, Babbitt had good size for a combo forward at 6-foot-9 and roughly 225 pounds, but his game leaned more toward finesse and perimeter skill than explosive burst or bruising strength. In sum, his play style was built around shooting, polish, and offensive spacing, making him the kind of forward who could complement lineups with skill and size even if he was never a defense-first presence. (Basketball Reference)

Notes:

  • Similar players to Luke Babbitt include Kyle Korver.

Sources:

Basketball Reference — Luke Babbitt Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBADraft.net — Luke Babbitt
Sports Forecaster — Luke Babbitt Stats, Profile, Bio, Analysis and More
Sports Reference — Luke Babbitt College Stats