The Los Angeles Lakers have made a significant signing, inking three-time NBA champion Kevon Looney to a one-year, $3.88 million contract. Looney, who spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the Golden State Warriors, will serve as a backup center to Walker Kessler.
What happened?
Looney was part of three championship teams in 2017, 2018, and 2022 with the Golden State Warriors. He played a huge role in the Warriors' title run in 2022, starting in 13 out of 22 games.
Why it matters for Los Angeles Lakers
The signing of Looney brings championship experience to the Los Angeles Lakers, who are looking to make a deep playoff run. Looney's ability to provide energy, hustle, and rebounds will be a valuable asset to the team.
What comes next?
Looney expressed his excitement to play alongside Luka Doncic, saying, "I'm excited to play alongside Luka. He's one of the best players in the league. Got to compete against him all these years, and he's always a problem to play against. Glad to be on the side this time."
Kevon Looney's Message to Los Angeles Lakers Fans
In a video uploaded by the Los Angeles Lakers on their official YouTube channel, Kevon Looney answered some questions about himself. Toward the end of the video, Looney had a message to the Lakers and their fanbase on what he could bring to the table. "Lakers fans can expect a lot from me," Looney said. "Expect a lot of energy, a lot of hustle, a lot of rebounds. That's something that I've been kind of known for. I want to bring that experience to the Lakers."
Why Did Kevon Looney Choose the Lakers?
Speaking to Mark Medina of Fadeaway World, Kevon Looney explained why he chose to join the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. It was all about proximity, especially after getting married to his longtime girlfriend, Mariah Simone, who is based in Los Angeles. "I knew I was going to be a free agent," Looney said. "I looked at the landscape of free agency and where there was an opportunity where I could play. A few teams called looking for a backup big. LA is a place that I come to all the time. I'm here a lot of the times. I got a lot of friends and family. So to have the opportunity to join the Lakers, I couldn't turn that down."
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The signing of Kevon Looney is a significant move for the Los Angeles Lakers, bringing championship experience to the team. Looney's ability to provide energy, hustle, and rebounds will be a valuable asset to the team. With the recent struggles of the Lakers, Looney's signing could be the spark they need to turn their season around.
