Kevon Looney walks down memory lane recalling his favorite moment after a decade with Golden State Warriors
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On July 6th, the NBA legend expressed his heartfelt goodbye, leaving all the fans in tears. While delivering his goodbye speech, he paused for a moment to recall one of his favorite moments in the past 10 years with the Warriors. His absence will be significantly felt by the team and especially among his peers. However, this is not the end. Kevon Looney will return strong, even if for a different team.
Kevon Looney shares his treasured memory with Golden State Warriors
The backbone of the team for almost 10 years now, Kevon Looney, reminisced about his all-time favorite memory while playing for the Golden State Warriors.
On Sunday, the NBA legend penned down a heartwarming letter in The Players' Tribune. The letter was for his beloved team, with whom he had played for the last 10 years. A team where he committed for most of his career. 'Throughout my 10 years with Golden State, there was never a second when I wanted to be anything other than a Warrior,' said Kevon Looney.
In his letter, he mentioned everything he wanted to address to his former team as well as to his beloved teammates.
His favorite memory, as he recalled, was when he received the 'MVP' chants from everywhere. Surprisingly, it shocked him as he never expected the crowd to cheer for him and call him 'MVP'.
'As that's happening, no lie, I'm basically like … I'm confused. I'd heard MVP chants from crowds a ton over the years. For Steph [Curry], or Klay [Thompson], or [Kevin Durant], for a lot of different players. I've always had real MVP-type guys on my team.
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So I knew what I was hearing immediately. But I didn't understand why the crowd was yelling it… And when I realized it? I mean … that was an incredible moment right there.
I'd gotten LOOOOOON chants before, which I absolutely loved. But MVP? For me? Come on now. That's a moment I'll never forget as long as I live.' Wrote Kevin Looney, expressing his forever favorite moment while with the Warriors.
While he was addressing, he also mentioned how Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were like his big brothers. He enjoyed the company of the two NBA legends. From guiding him to helping him grow, they did it all. Kevon Looney would be forever grateful to them for their constant love and support. With a heavy heart, he bade goodbye to his favorite team and his teammates. 'Not every ending has gotta be a sad ending. I'm leaving the Bay with a huge smile on my face.
Thank you for the ride.' said Looney before concluding the letter.
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