Fri Apr 04 04:20:00 UTC 2025: **Warriors’ Looney Sinks First 3-Pointer in Four Years, Igniting Bench Celebration**
SAN ANTONIO, TX – Kevon Looney, known for his rebounding prowess, not his shooting, ended a four-year three-point drought in spectacular fashion Sunday. During the Golden State Warriors’ 148-106 blowout victory over the San Antonio Spurs, Looney sank a three-pointer, a shot specifically designed for him by coach Steve Kerr.
“Steve finally drew up a play for me, so I had to shoot it,” Looney joked post-game. “He asked me if I wanted one, I said, ‘Yeah.'”
The shot itself wasn’t the only highlight; Looney’s teammates erupted in a joyous celebration on the bench, a reaction he missed in the moment. “I didn’t get to see it yet,” he grinned. “I wanted to act like I’ve been there before.” Teammate Brandin Podziemski, who himself had a career night with seven three-pointers, lauded Looney’s achievement, highlighting the team’s playful encouragement and his summer practice.
The Warriors’ impressive long-range shooting performance (47.7% from three-point range) bodes well for their final stretch of the season. With Stephen Curry already a dominant offensive force, the prospect of Looney adding consistent three-point shooting to his game has the team, and likely opposing defenses, excited about the possibilities.
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