Overview
- After a decade and three titles with Golden State, Looney signed a two-year, $16 million deal with the Pelicans in the offseason, with no Warriors offer forthcoming as they waited on Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency, according to reporting.
- Returning Saturday, he was honored with a tribute and a prolonged “Looooooon” ovation, with the Warriors handing out custom pins to fans.
- Golden State beat New Orleans 104–96, and Looney finished with four points and five rebounds in 10 minutes.
- This season he is averaging 2.4 points and 4.0 rebounds in roughly 13 minutes, after missing the first five games with a left knee issue and later seeing his minutes reduced under coach James Borrego.
- Looney reflected on his 289-game durability streak and reputation for rebounding, screening and leadership, saying the Bay Area still feels like home and that there are no hard feelings.