Kevon Looney
Basketball player with Golden State Warriors
Born
February 6th, 1996
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at UCLA before being selected by the Golden State Warriors in the 2015 NBA Draft. Contributed to the Warriors' championship victories in 2017, 2018, and 2022, primarily as a center. Known for defensive skills and ability to rebound, played a crucial role in the team's success in the NBA playoffs.
Part of the Golden State Warriors' 2017 championship team
Part of the Golden State Warriors' 2018 championship team
Part of the Golden State Warriors' 2022 championship team
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