History of Kevon Looney in Timeline
Kevon Looney is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors. He played college basketball for UCLA, earning second-team all-conference honors in the Pac-12 in 2015. Drafted by the Warriors in the first round of the 2015 NBA draft, Looney has won three NBA championships with the team.
1977: Looney's Historic Playoff Performance
During the 2022 playoffs, Kevon Looney achieved a 20-point, 10-rebound performance, the first by a Golden State center in the playoffs since Robert Parish in 1977.
1995: Chicago Bulls Record
In 1995, the Chicago Bulls set a new NBA record with 73 wins in a season.
February 6, 1996: Birth of Kevon Looney
Kevon Looney was born on February 6, 1996.
2008: Looney's Rebounding Feat
In the 2023 playoffs, Kevon Looney became the first NBA player since Dwight Howard in 2008 to achieve three or more games with 20 rebounds in a single series.
2012: Kevon Looney Named Player of the Year
As a sophomore in 2012, Kevon Looney was named Player of the Year of the Milwaukee City Conference. He showcased his skills by averaging 20.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.
2013: Kevon Looney Commits to UCLA
On Halloween in 2013, Kevon Looney announced his commitment to play college basketball at UCLA.
2014: Kevon Looney's Impressive Freshman Season at UCLA
During his freshman season at UCLA in 2014-15, Kevon Looney was one of the top freshmen in the country playing power forward for the Bruins. He had an impressive debut with 20 points, nine rebounds, and three assists in a win. He recorded seven double-doubles in the Bruins' first 10 games and achieved a career-high 27 points and 19 rebounds in a double-overtime win against Stanford. He was named to the USBWA's mid-season watchlist for the Wayman Tisdale Award, presented annually to the nation's top freshman, and one of 16 finalists for the inaugural Karl Malone Award, given to the top power forward in Division I men's basketball.
2014: Kevon Looney Named Top High School Player in Wisconsin
In 2014, Kevon Looney was named the top high school player in the state of Wisconsin as a senior.
2014: Kevon Looney Undergoes Hip Surgery
It was reported that Kevon Looney underwent hip surgery before the 2014-15 season.
July 8, 2015: Kevon Looney Signs with the Warriors
Kevon Looney signed his rookie scale contract with the Warriors on July 8, 2015 and played on their Las Vegas Summer League Team.
2015: Kevon Looney's Performance at the Pac-12 Tournament and NCAA Tournament
During the 2015 Pac-12 tournament, Looney was injured mid-game and, though he played in the following games, his performance was limited. He continued to play wearing a protective mask in the NCAA tournament, where the Bruins advanced to the Sweet 16 for the second straight season.
2015: Kevon Looney Enters the NBA Draft
In 2015, after one season at UCLA, Kevon Looney decided to forgo his remaining college eligibility to declare for the NBA draft. He was selected in the first round by the Golden State Warriors with the 30th overall pick.
2015: Kevon Looney Drafted by Golden State Warriors
Kevon Looney was drafted 30th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2015 NBA draft, despite concerns about a hip injury. The Warriors, who had recently won the 2015 NBA Finals, were comfortable with Looney's recovery time given his potential and the team's established lineup.
January 4, 2016: Assigned to G League
After being cleared to practice following surgery rehab, Kevon Looney was assigned to the Santa Cruz Warriors, Golden State's G League affiliate, on January 4, 2016.
November 26, 2016: First Career Start
Kevon Looney made his first career start on November 26, 2016, in place of an injured Draymond Green.
2016: Rookie Season and Championship Loss
The Warriors made it to the NBA Finals in 2016, but lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games. Looney finished his rookie year with five games played with Golden State and 12 in the G League.
January 13, 2017: G League Assignment
On January 13, 2017, Looney was assigned to the Santa Cruz Warriors for a game due to limited playing time with Golden State.
October 27, 2017: Strong Performance Against the Wizards
Kevon Looney had a notable game on October 27, 2017, scoring 9 points on perfect shooting and grabbing 5 rebounds in a win over the Washington Wizards. He helped lead a comeback after Draymond Green was ejected.
2017: Looney Teams Up with Cousin Nick Young
Kevon Looney played alongside his cousin, Nick Young, on the Warriors during the 2017-2018 season.
2017: Kevon Looney Becomes a Regular in the Warriors' Rotation
In 2017, Kevon Looney became a regular in the Warriors' rotation as an undersized center, contributing to their championship run.
January 4, 2018: Solid Performance Against the Rockets
On January 4, 2018, Kevon Looney had a strong game against the Houston Rockets, contributing 7 points and tying his then-career high of 8 rebounds in limited minutes. He played crucial minutes in the closing stages of the game.
December 3, 2018: Looney Starts for Injured Jones
On December 3, 2018, Kevon Looney started in place of the injured Damian Jones and scored 14 points with a career-high-tying five assists in a win against the Atlanta Hawks.
2018: Kevon Looney's High School Jersey Retired
Alexander Hamilton High School retired Kevon Looney's No. 5 jersey in 2018.
2018: Looney Improves Skills in Off-Season
During the 2018 off-season, Kevon Looney focused on improving his mobility, lob-catching, and shooting techniques.
2018: Playoff Performance and Championship
In the 2018 playoffs, Looney became a key player for the Warriors. He was praised for his defense, particularly his ability to guard multiple positions effectively. He played significant minutes throughout the playoffs, starting in the Conference Finals and the NBA Finals. The Warriors went on to win the championship.
January 18, 2019: Looney Returns to Bench After Cousins' Debut
Kevon Looney returned to the bench on January 18, 2019, after starting in most of the previous games due to DeMarcus Cousins making his Warriors debut.
2019: Looney Sidelined with Neuropathy
In 2019, Kevon Looney was sidelined after the season opener due to a neuropathy diagnosis, affecting his hamstrings. Despite managing the condition for years, it worsened, limiting him to 20 games that season.
May 19, 2020: Looney Undergoes Core Muscle Surgery
Kevon Looney underwent surgery on May 19, 2020, to repair a core muscle injury. He was expected to be ready for the following season.
2020: Looney Becomes Starting Center After Wiseman's Injury
Kevon Looney started the 2020-2021 season as a backup but became the Warriors' only true center after rookie James Wiseman's season-ending injury.
March 20, 2021: Looney's Last Missed Game Before Streak
March 20, 2021, marked the last game Kevon Looney missed before his streak of 290 consecutive games played.
April 19, 2021: Looney Grabs Career-High Rebounds
On April 19, 2021, Kevon Looney achieved a career-high of 15 rebounds during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, contributing to a 107-96 victory.
2021: Looney Starts for Warriors Due to Wiseman's Absence
Kevon Looney became the starting center for the Golden State Warriors in the 2021-2022 season as James Wiseman remained sidelined due to injuries.
January 9, 2022: Looney Sets Career-High in Rebounds Again
Kevon Looney set a new career-high with 18 rebounds in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 9, 2022.
July 10, 2022: Looney Re-signs with Warriors
Kevon Looney re-signed with the Golden State Warriors on July 10, 2022, for three years and $25.5 million.
2022: Kevon Looney Wins Third NBA Championship as Starting Center
In 2022, Kevon Looney won his third NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors, playing as their starting center.
January 2, 2023: Looney's Game-Winning Tip-In
On January 2, 2023, Kevon Looney made a game-winning tip-in as time expired, securing a 143-141 double-overtime victory against Atlanta.
March 7, 2024: Looney's Consecutive Games Streak Ends
Kevon Looney's streak of 290 consecutive games played ended on March 7, 2024, when he was declared inactive by Steve Kerr for a game against the Chicago Bulls.