What? The Tunnel of Doom is real. Only thing worse would be an earthquake in LA now to go with the Lakers' off season moves.
Nice interview. High IQ player. Great rebounder! Not buying this he's washed and sucks at 30. AND one more guy who shouldn't be afraid to protect our players against the thugs on OKC and other teams. Can throw some MMA mentality and confidence to not eff with him their way. Just a different mindset I'm sure. Look the extreme paybacks Wemby was dishing out in the playoffs.
Great interview. I’ve always liked looney as a player; just gets the most of his talent and plays his role perfectly. If he’s really as healthy as he claims, it’s a big pickup, imo.
He'll be a fan favorite. Super reliable and will always do his thing. I liked how often he said screens in the interview. These guys that have been in the game for years playing roles in contenders are so valuable. They know what they have to do, won't ever ask for more and will always deliver. It will also be great for Kessler to have such a vet around and getting taught how to screen and some other tricks. Ah and his rebounding is key too. There was clearly an emphasis on that. I think we will cover some POA deficiencies by being a very strong rebounding team to help our chances. I think he'll play every night
That will be a change for this team So nice to have aggressive rebounders It opens up so many opportunities for extra shots and stopping the opponent with 1 shot
The Loon is going to be huge for us. Those jarring screens go along way in making defenders think twice about how bad they really want to get through. Killer on the boards, we are absolutely loaded.
Looney is exactly the kind of veteran every young team needs. He's an NBA champion, an elite rebounder, and one of the consummate professionals in the league. He isn't fast, but he has great hands, finishes around the rim, and sets some of the best screens in basketball. This is an excellent pickup. Absolutely nothing to complain about.
I got the impression he was done. Hope that isn't the case. If so, maybe we have a pretty decent center rotation. *crosses fingers
Well, he’s only 30, and he claims he was shelved due to the youth movement more than injury. We’ll see, but I’m willing to take his word.
This dude moves slow as hell. Those screen actions going to move like we're playing in the senior league.
I also think the more we improve the wing situation, the better our center situation becomes. If at wing you have some athletes who can hopefully stay in front of their matchup like Kuminga and Williams, now small ball rotations with Mamu as your primary backup 5 are more viable. And that pushes the rotation in a way that keeps Looney more as your situational third center, and I like him a lot more in that role.
The best thing Looney can do for us is to pass on his knowledge to Kessler of how to be an elite screener. He learnt from Draymond, who learnt from Bogut.
Not exactly the same but in some ways the Bill Walton role with the C bags. Leadership, hard well placed screens, clean up the glass, a few put backs, intensity. Pick out some good tunes which is always a biggie for any team. There is an indulgence or two he might want to leave out of the Walton repatoire...lol.
