Kevon Looney aims to prove himself with Lakers this season

Kevon Looney is set to play an important role for the Los Angeles Lakers as the backup center to Walker Kessler. After a season marred by injuries where he played just 21 games with the New Orleans Pelicans, Looney is motivated to show his capabilities again. He expressed a desire to become one of the best offensive rebounders and role players in the league while aiming for consistency throughout the season. The Lakers struggled with offensive rebounding and second-chance points last year, ranking 24th and 28th in those categories, respectively. Looney's performance could be key in addressing those team weaknesses.

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