"The Unstoppable Impact of Kevon Looney: The Ultimate Key to the Warriors' Success"

2023-04-21 07:02:09

If Stephen Curry has often taken the light with his 36-point performance last night against the Kings, the Warriors can also say a big thank you to Kevon Looney. On all fronts, the pivot of Golden State has made a very big job in the rackets to boost the chances of the Dubs.

“All teams would dream of having a Kevon Looney.”

That’s what commentator Stan Van Gundy said during the Warriors-Kings game tonight, a phrase that perfectly sums up the Golden State center’s impact on his team’s success.

In an NBA more than ever focused on the attack, Looney has once again proven that it is possible to rock a basketball game by scoring only 4 points and two baskets. How ? By being untenable on the rebound, for example. 20 catches for Kevon in 31 minutes last night, with 9 offensive rebounds in particular. Offensive rebounds that he most often turned into assists, he who brought out countless balls to allow his friends to score. The proof with his 9 assists, career record equaled and new record in Playoffs for K-Loon!

Kevon Looney is a Warriors legend pic.twitter.com/tHp06no31e

— Kevin O’Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) April 21, 2023

Omnipresent in defense on Domantas Sabonis during Game 1 but hampered by fouls in Game 2, Kevon Looney knew he would have an important role to play in round three in the absence of Draymond Green. As an ultimate soldier, he has step-up to help his people in the most important game of the season for the Warriors. Along with his rebounding spree that put Golden State in control, he once again helped contain Sabonis (15 points) and finished with a +/- of +21, the Warriors’ second-best total behind Stephen Curry himself.

“It’s just Looney. We’ve seen that in the Playoffs for years. He always sticks to the game plan, he never makes mistakes, he rebounds like crazy, he makes the right decisions… The game is much easier for us when Loon is on the court.”

– Steve Kerr, after the game

Already decisive during the victorious run of the Warriors last year, Kevon Looney remains one of the lungs of the Warriors. If Golden State managed to get their heads back in place tonight despite Draymond’s absence, it’s largely thanks to him.

Kevon Looney tonight:

4 PTS
20 REB (9 OREB)
9 AST

Most offensive rebounds in a playoff game by a player since Kevon Looney. pic.twitter.com/uGKOhocSZT

— StatMuse (@statmuse) April 21, 2023