How Kevon Looney revamped his body and mind to play all 82 games for the 1st time as a pro

For a role player that never complained about his shots or playing time, Golden State’s Kevon Looney admitted something else bothered him about his seven-year NBA career.

“People were putting the injury label on me,” Looney told NBA.com. “I take pride in being a tough guy and doing all the dirty work. So, to be a guy that was not healthy messed with my mentals.”

That reality did not mess with Looney’s determination, though. After spending his first six NBA seasons sparking concerns about his long-term health, Looney stayed durable throughout the 2021-22 campaign. He became one of five NBA players to appear in all 82 regular-season games, joining Phoenix’s Mikal Bridges, Dallas’ Dwight Powell, Washington’s Deni Avdija and Detroit’s Saddiq Bey on that list.

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