Kevon Looney officially made his Lakers debut, stepping onto the court against the team that started it all for him, the Golden State Warriors. It was a brand new chapter, a fresh start, yet a subtle nod to his past made the whole experience just a little bit different.
The Gold No. 55 and a New Beginning
The 6-foot-9 big man wore gold No. 55, smiling as he took to the floor in his new colors. It’s a huge moment for any player, especially when you’re facing your former squad right out of the gate. Looney, now in Los Angeles, is ready for this challenge, but it wasn’t just the game day jitters on his mind.
“I Guess That’s The Perks of Being”
Before his debut, at shootaround on Wednesday morning, Looney wasn’t even aware UCLA’s men’s basketball social media accounts had already posted him front and center on their “Bruins in the NBA” graphic. It took Dan Woike from The Athletic to show him the post, where Looney was beaming, hands at his hips, in that gold No. 55 jersey. His reaction? A laugh, and the simple statement, “I guess that’s the perks of being.” It’s a small glimpse into the whirlwind of joining a new team and how quickly things change.
The NBA season is just getting started, and for Kevon Looney, this debut against his old team marks the first step in his journey with the Lakers. It’s going to be wild to see how he settles in and what he brings to the court for his new squad.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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