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Kevon Looney shares Kobe Bryant's influence on his basketball journey

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Kevon Looney shares Kobe Bryant's influence on his basketball journey
Summary

Kevon Looney discussed the impact of Kobe Bryant on his love for basketball during a recent Lakers YouTube segment. Growing up in Wisconsin, Looney recalled emulating Bryant after watching him play in the NBA Finals against Philadelphia. Looney emphasized that Bryant remains his favorite player, underscoring the profound influence Bryant had on his early basketball experiences and aspirations.

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  • •Kevon Looney spoke about Kobe Bryant's impact on his basketball career.
  • •Looney grew up in Wisconsin, emulating Bryant's skills in his backyard.
  • •He watched the NBA Finals featuring the Lakers and 76ers as a child.
  • •Looney mentioned that Bryant is still his favorite player.
  • •The segment was part of the Lakers' 'Getting to Know' series on YouTube.
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