Unsung hero of the Golden State Warriors dynasty whose selfless play, rebounding and basketball IQ earned him four NBA Championships.
Kevon Grant Looney was born on 6 February 1996 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Doug and Victoria Looney, and attended Alexander Hamilton High School, where he was named Wisconsin's Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American before playing one season at UCLA. The Golden State Warriors selected Looney 30th overall in the 2015 NBA Draft, and despite injury setbacks early in his career, he developed into one of the league's most reliable and unheralded rebounders and interior defenders, becoming a key rotation piece for one of the most successful eras in franchise history. Looney won three NBA championships with the Warriors, in 2017, 2018, and 2022, renowned for his selfless, high-IQ play and ability to seamlessly fit alongside stars including Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green across a decade with the franchise. Looney signed with the New Orleans Pelicans in 2025 after ten seasons in Golden State, and remains closely connected to his hometown of Milwaukee through the Running Rebels Community Organization, continuing his career as one of the most respected role players of his generation.
Defensive anchor and rebounding for Golden State Warriors championship teams
He is one of just a handful of players to win four NBA Championships, yet he remains humble and has never demanded a starring role — the perfect embodiment of winning through selflessness.
Did You Know?How They Played
Defensive-minded center, strong rebounder, screen setter, limited offensive range
Lasting Impact
Key role player in Warriors dynasty, reliable center in small-ball lineups
Career Honours
- NBA Champion 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022
| Club | Period | Apps | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | 2015–2024 | 598 | #5 |