Kevon Looney's Return

Kevon Looney, a 12-year veteran center, returns to the Lakers after a 'weird' season with the Pelicans.

“I know, being on the other side of the bay-la rivalry always is, how big those games are, how entertaining those games are”

Lakers Regular Season Start

Looney plays against the Warriors in the Lakers' regular season opener at Crypto.com Arena.

Looney's Background

Looney spent his first decade with the Warriors before joining the Lakers in 2026.

Family Connection

Looney's wife, Mariah Simone Winston, is from Los Angeles and has family ties to the city.

Lakers Interest

The Lakers expressed interest in Looney during his free agency, leading to his return.

Championship History

Looney won three NBA championships with the Warriors from 2017 to 2022.

Pelicans Season Struggles

Looney played only 21 games with the Pelicans after a knee injury sidelined him.

Looney's Motivation

Looney aims to prove he still has value after a challenging season with the Pelicans.

“I didn’t get a lot of opportunities to play and show what I could do”

Lakers' Strategy

The Lakers see Looney as a veteran leader to help young players develop.

Coaching Perspective

Coach JJ Redick believes Looney can build relationships with younger Lakers players.

Looney's Role

Looney is the oldest player on the Lakers and a key veteran leader for the team.

Team Impact

Looney helps the Lakers by sharing experience and guiding young players through playoffs.