?Go to the Trenches?: 3x NBA Champion, Who Once Earned a Graduate Degree from Stephen Curry, Receives Wholesome Message from Draymond Green

Contemporary NBA will go down in history as the era of the Golden State dynasty. Having won four championships in eight seasons, the reigning NBA champions have now raised their game eyeing another ring. Moreover, the Warriors’ stars have also been claiming new milestones this season. However, playing for such a mighty dynasty is not a walk in the park. Players have often gone the extra mile to earn their stripes as a Warrior. One such star has recently received an exuberant message from the Warriors icon Draymond Green.

For basketball players, making it to the NBA itself is a Herculean task. Playing alongside Stephen Curry demands a mettle of mythical proportions. Kevon Looney is one such Warriors star, who rose to the next level with his hard work, just to be at the same level as the mighty Warriors.

Draymond Green renders a warm gesture for his teammate

When Kevon Looney was recruited to the Golden State Warriors, the franchise had won a championship in the previous season. Looney’s initial days with Steph Curry and co. were characterized by a struggle to fit in. The then rookie found it hard to decipher the mighty Stephen Curry and his intentions on the court.

It took Looney 16 games in the G-league and numerous strenuous practice sessions to cope with the unexpected nature of Steph’s game plans.?“?I definitely did feel like I earned a graduate degree when I figured it out,” said the 3 x NBA champion, alluding to the process of deciphering the Baby-faced assassin.

Kevon Looney then adapted to the playing style of the mighty Warriors and went on to win three rings. After earning his stripes, Looney became a favourite of his teammates. Draymond Green’s latest gesture validates his affection for the then rookie who worked his way up. Following the Warriors’ back-to-back triumphs in their recent games, Looney took to Instagram with a set of pictures featuring him and his side in action.

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The Warriors icon Draymond Green was quick to acknowledge his teammate’s Instagram post. Dray shared Looney’s post that features him and Looney on his Instagram story. “I will go to the trenches with Toon any and everyday,” the 4x-NBA champion wrote on his story. Dray’s wholesome message proves that Kevon Looney has come a long way from a clueless rookie to a seasoned Warrior. The young star might not have thought when he was struggling to decipher Steph, that he will see a day when fellow Warriors stars will be ready to walk with him to the trenches.

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