Looney had several effective seasons as a member of the Golden State Warriors during his best years. Dan Woike suggested that could have offered clues about the physical decline of the new Lakers backup. Kevon Looney's decline brings fair skepticism about his practical Lakers fitIn his article referenced above, Woike also mentioned the Lakers are still searching for more help in the frontcourt after adding Looney. In the games Looney did manage to play last season, there was a clear drop-off on his offense and ability. Last season's version of him is certainly not going up to catch a lob from Doncic with any sort of regularity.