Kevon Looney is only 26 years old Warriors big man His NBA season with Golden State is already his eighth.
And throughout his professional basketball journey, the three-time NBA champion has learned countless lessons from Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and Andre Iguodala.
With those four still on the team and a new line-up to represent the Warriors of the future, Rooney has found a new role as a “middleman” between two generations of the locker room, moving from older veterans to I pass on the knowledge I have learned to up-and-coming players. – Young people from now on.
“In the locker room, we try to bring everyone together,” Rooney said after the game. Warriors won 126-110 They will face the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday.
“…I’m in the middle of an age gap, so I’m trying to pass on the culture and winning habits that all the older guys have taught me, probably in relation to younger guys and older guys. Just try to bring it. Explain to young players what coaches and older players expect.”
The winning culture expected by Golden State elders has contributed to four NBA titles in the team’s last eight seasons. Rooney’s answer on Sunday was similar to 23-year-old Jordan Poole’s. who mentioned himself As the “middle child” of the team.
As a young group of Jonathan Cuminga, Moses Moody, James Wiseman, Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Ryan Rollins, all under the age of 21, navigate the ups and downs Within the league, Rooney is well aware of the struggles.
Center has faced a number of injury setbacks throughout his career, but has turned to fighting on the other side, cementing himself as an Iron Man in Warriors lore.
“I’m one of those guys who’s been through something like what they’ve been through — not playing, playing, going in and out of lineups,” Rooney said. I know how you feel. Just explain to them, just be patient. That’s kind of my role.”
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The Warriors’ young center is fortunate to have a group of talented veterans to look up to, including Rooney, 26.
And if Dub Nation is lucky, the beloved giant will continue to mentor the team for a long time.
