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Zion Williamson embraces accountability and responsibility from Pelicans management, while new teammate Kevon Looney believes the team has the potential to rise in the Western Conference. Jordan Poole feels rejuvenated with the Pelicans after a change of scenery, and Pelicans coach Willie Green praises his work ethic and readiness to contribute.
Warriors center Kevon Looney paid tribute to late assistant coach Dejan Milojević with a heartfelt Instagram post, highlighting their close bond and the impact Milojević had on his career. Milojević, who passed away from a heart attack, played a significant role in helping Looney improve his rebounding and overall performance on the court, with Looney crediting him for turning him into a "rebounding machine." The NBA community continues to mourn Milojević's sudden and tragic death, with players and teams honoring his memory through social media posts and moments of silence at games.
The Golden State Warriors acquired Trayce Jackson-Davis, a versatile 6’9 forward out of Indiana, with the 57th overall pick in the NBA Draft. Jackson-Davis was a consensus first-team All-American during his senior year, averaging 20.9 points, 10.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.9 blocks per game. Many draft experts projected him to go as high as late in the first-round, making him a potential steal for the Warriors. Jackson-Davis is a bit undersized as a center but makes up for it with elite intangibles and a feel for the game that enhances his versatility. He is an imposing interior disruptor whose rim-protecting instincts are off the chart and will surely earn him minutes under Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr.
The Golden State Warriors face a dilemma with Kevon Looney's inability to pose a scoring threat, which allows Anthony Davis to turn the paint into a vault the Warriors can't access. While they want and need Looney's rebounds, the only way to get them is if he is on the floor. The Warriors may have to turn to small ball to generate enough offense to make Davis sweat a bit more than he did in Game 1.
The Golden State Warriors face a dilemma with Kevon Looney's inability to pose a scoring threat against Anthony Davis, who grabbed 23 rebounds in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. While Looney's rebounds are crucial, his lack of scoring ability allows Davis to dominate the paint. The Warriors may have to rely on their small ball lineup, which proved successful in Game 1, to generate enough offense to challenge Davis. Coach Steve Kerr will have to find a balance between playing Looney and utilizing the small lineup.
The Golden State Warriors face a dilemma in shifting from the undersized Kings personnel to the towering Lakers, who beat them 117-112 in Game 1 to steal home-court advantage. The Warriors' traditional two-big starting lineup struggled against the Lakers, and the smaller lineup was more effective. The film will tell them that the smaller lineup was more effective, generating a common but increasingly difficult choice for coach Steve Kerr to make. The Lakers have ripped away home-court advantage, creating an urgent situation for the Warriors beginning on Thursday night.
After defeating the Sacramento Kings, the Golden State Warriors are now facing a new challenge in the form of Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis. The Warriors will need to shoot better from deep and rely on the defensive efforts of Kevon Looney, Draymond Green, and Andrew Wiggins to slow down Davis, who is known for his shot-blocking abilities and athleticism. The Warriors will need a group effort to take down the Lakers and advance in the NBA playoffs.
Kevon Looney's dominant performance in Game 7 helped the Golden State Warriors secure a 20-point win against the Sacramento Kings. Despite being overshadowed by Steph Curry's historic 50-point game, Looney's hard work and relentless effort on both ends of the court proved crucial to the Warriors' victory. He outplayed Kings All-Star center Domantas Sabonis throughout the series, finishing with 106 rebounds compared to Sabonis' 77. Looney's elite play has established him as a core contributor to the Warriors' success.
Kevon Looney's father and brother instilled in him the importance of rebounding from a young age, and it has paid off as he recorded his second 20-rebound game of the NBA playoffs, joining Wilt Chamberlain and Nate Thurmond as the only players in Golden State Warriors history to do so. Looney credits his upbringing and basketball historian mentality for his success on the boards, and takes pride in being a leader in this area for the team.
Kevon Looney of the Golden State Warriors has three career playoff games with at least 20 rebounds, five assists and fewer than five points, a feat only achieved by Hall of Famers Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell. Looney is leading the playoff rebounding and is the only player to grab at least 20 rebounds in two different games in the current playoff series against the Sacramento Kings. The Warriors are one win away from advancing to the Western Conference semifinals.
Kevon Looney's selflessness and teamwork in the Golden State Warriors' playoff series against the Sacramento Kings has been exceptional. Despite his teammates' impressive scoring statistics, Looney has been the team's rebounding machine, grabbing 22 rebounds in Game 5 and a total of 72 rebounds in the series so far. He has also contributed with assists and excellent defense. Looney's career has been plagued with injuries, but he continues to show up and do whatever is needed to help his team win.
The Golden State Warriors won Game 5 against the Sacramento Kings with a 123-116 victory, taking a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. Kevon Looney led the team in rebounds, while Andrew Wiggins had a significant impact on the game. Steph Curry played a huge number of minutes and made the biggest shots when they mattered most. Klay Thompson had crucial buckets throughout the game, and Jordan Poole's playmaking was stellar. Draymond Green scored the most points he had scored in three and a half years and played some of the best defense down the stretch.
The Golden State Warriors won their third straight game against the Sacramento Kings in Game 5 of their first-round matchup, taking a 3-2 lead in the series. The Warriors had four players score over 20 points, including Steph Curry with 31 points. Kevon Looney's contributions, including 22 rebounds, were crucial to the win. The Kings' shooting fell off after a strong start, and they now face elimination in Game 6.
The Golden State Warriors won their third straight game against the Sacramento Kings in Game 5 of their first-round matchup, taking a 3-2 lead in the series. The Warriors had four players score over 20 points, including Steph Curry with 31 points. Kevon Looney's contributions, including 22 rebounds, were crucial to the win. The Kings' shooting fell off after a strong start, and they now face elimination in Game 6.
Kevon Looney's dominant performance on the offensive glass, including nine offensive rebounds and nine assists in Game 3, helped the Golden State Warriors secure a 114-97 win over the Sacramento Kings and stay alive in the NBA playoffs. Looney's ability to nullify the absence of Draymond Green and provide second-chance points proved crucial in the victory. Despite being an unrestricted free agent this summer, Looney returned to the Warriors for three years and $22.5 million, maintaining his status as one of the league's biggest bargains.