In a crucial Game 7 victory, Golden State Warriors’ Kevon Looney dominated with impressive rebounding skills that contributed to a 120-100 win against the Sacramento Kings (Golden State of Mind). Looney corralled 21 rebounds in Game 7, which anchored a second-half defensive effort as the Warriors moved on (San Francisco Chronicle).
The impressive performance from Kevon Looney showed that he is far more than a feel-good story, as he further proved himself to be one of the best centers in the NBA (NBC Sports). His heroics, along with Stephen Curry’s epic 50-point effort, helped push the Golden State Warriors into the second round (Inquirer Sports).
Kevon Looney’s contract, in light of his notable playoff performance versus the Kings, has established him as the NBA’s biggest bargain (Sporting News). Making himself invaluable to the Warriors dynasty, Looney holds his own spot in the team’s lore as a skilled player and trusted mentor (The Athletic). This was further emphasized by Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr, who referred to Looney as a “flat-out winner” after the big Game 7 (The Mercury News).
Looney’s impressive Game 7 performance which included 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-5 FT), 21 rebounds, and four assists in 31 minutes, garnered attention from Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis, who sent a message on Kevon Looney after the Warriors defeated the Kings (Heavy.com). Curry also acknowledged Looney’s impressive contributions to the Game 7 win (ClutchPoints).
