Golden State Warriors will continue to count on Kevon Looney

The Golden State Warriors relied heavily upon their noble steed, Kevon Loney, to lead their efforts in the paint last season.

Barring any major changes, Looney will once again be counted on to carry more than his own weight.

The Golden State Warriors will be counting on Kevon Looney to repeat his performance as the unsung hero of last season.

This roster is loaded with star talent from all-time greats like Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green to blooming prospects such as Jordan Poole and Jonathan Kuminga. Even Andrew Wiggins notched his first All-Star nod last year.

Though he hasn’t been given the same star credentials, Looney was one of the most important members of the team during their 2022 title run.

Looney appeared in all 82 regular season games and all 22 playoff matches, averaging 5.8 points and 7.6 rebounds during the postseason.

He shot 65.9% from the field and recorded games of 22 rebounds and 18 rebounds throughout the playoffs.

With no other option at center, Looney played all of his minutes as the tallest player on the floor for Golden State. This was a tall challenge for the 6’9″ big man but Looney passed each test with flying colors.

Next season, he’ll have to do it all over again.

Looney will have a bit more help this time around. James Wiseman, the promising young seven-footer, will be back in the fold for the first time since early 2021.

It’s a long shot but Wiseman could blaze a trail all the way to the starting lineup if all goes well this season.

More likely is Looney will have to remain the Dubs’ consistent force in the paint. He’s a veteran, now, and he’s been featured in a championship-winning lineup.

Looney is the experienced presence the Warriors have come to rely on. This won’t change in 2022-23 as they embark on yet another journey to the playoffs.