Kevon Looney: Lakers Willing To ‘Run Through Wall’ For Luka Doncic After Slovenia Minicamp
Kevon Looney is -- as things stand -- the Los Angeles Lakers' backup center. That role will involve catching lobs from Luka Doncic, grabbing rebounds and playing defense. But, especially from a veteran like Looney, it will also be a…
Kevon Looney Discusses Kobe Bryant’s Influence On Him
There are many players in the NBA today who grew up watching, idolizing and emulating Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. His impact on the game stretches around the world and one person who is among the many who wanted…
Kevon Looney Explains What He Hopes To Provide To Younger Lakers Players
One defining trait of the overhauled Los Angeles Lakers roster is just how young the team has become. Last season, the Lakers had LeBron James as the oldest player at 41 years old, but also had two other 30-plus players…
Kevon Looney Has ‘Chip On My Shoulder’ This Season
As it currently stands, the only other true center on the Los Angeles Lakers roster aside from starter Walker Kessler is veteran Kevon Looney. While he spent last season with the New Orleans Pelicans, Looney spent the first 10 years…
Kevon Looney Details Expected Role With Lakers
Once the Los Angeles Lakers traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards, they needed to fill the backup center role behind newly acquired Walker Kessler. Ultimately, Kevon Looney became that option and he brings veteran leadership with him to a…
Kevon Looney Is Cousin Of Another Former Lakers Player
As Kevon Looney joins the Los Angeles Lakers, it appears he already has some ties to the organization. Looney played with Nick Young on the 2018 Warriors, winning their first championship together. That had to have been extra special for…
Kevon Looney Glad He Doesn’t Need To Play Against Luka Doncic Anymore
The frontcourt of the Los Angeles Lakers has undergone a complete makeover as the team acquired center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade to be the ideal big to partner with superstar guard Luka Doncic. The team…
Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant Is Kevon Looney’s Favorite Player
Reconfiguring the center room was a checklist item for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason and they did so by acquiring Walker Kessler via sign-and-trade and signing veteran Kevon Looney to a one-year, veteran minimum deal. Looney won three championships…
Kevon Looney Compares Luka Doncic To Stephen Curry
The Los Angeles Lakers found their new backup center when they signed Kevon Looney to a one-year, $3.9 million contract for the 2026-27 season. Looney played for the New Orleans Pelicans last season after beginning his career with the Golden…
Lakers Rumors: Still ‘Monitoring’ Market For Big Men
The Los Angeles Lakers' big man rotation has undergone a complete overhaul this offseason. Rob Pelinka and the front office pulled off a sign-and-trade for Walker Kessler to be the team's starting center for the long-term while the team also…
