Kevon Looney signs with LA Lakers, sees parallels with Doncic and Curry

Kevon Looney has joined the LA Lakers, citing a similarity between Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. The Lakers have significantly improved their center depth by adding Looney, who has won three championships with the Golden State Warriors. During a segment on NBA Today, Looney expressed confidence in his ability to create opportunities for Doncic and Reaves, similar to his previous role with Curry and Thompson. The Lakers previously relied on Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes but move forward with Looney and Walker Kessler. His decision also reflects personal ties to UCLA and the LA area as he prepares for his upcoming wedding.

• 5:52 AMYahoo Sports — Kevon Looney joined LA Lakers after seeing Stephen Curry ‘parallel’ in Luka Doncic