Quotes from Kevon Looney

UCLA was recruiting me before the coaching change, and when the new staff came in I was not sure, but Coach Alford and the whole staff made me feel comfortable, especially on my official visit.

It feels like everyday when you're outside in Los Angeles, you're supposed to go the beach or something.

Starting really hasn't been a big thing for me. I always want to be able to finish a game or play at the end.

It does bother me because I know I'll play through anything. But in the NBA, they want you to take care of your body, so they try to protect you from yourself.

When I go back home I can see the excitement about the Bucks.

I elbowed a lot of people. I busted people's lips.

I'm just happy to be with the Warriors.

Having the hip surgery and then still having the pain with it, I was kind of scared jumping off one leg, jumping off two feet. I was scared to be explosive.

I'm a good rebounder, good on switching screens good defender; I'm looking to improve my offense and hopefully I can go out there show what I can do.

I still miss the Midwest feel with the weather, people overall and food. Sometimes I feel like I need the cold again just to get that chip on my shoulder again. There's nothing like going outside and being cold.

To be a part of a cornerstone of a team that is considered a dynasty is big time for me.

I consider the West Coast home, but Milwaukee is still a special place.

I just wanted to do what I'm supposed to do and try to help my team win.

As a big, you don't want to be the first one to shoot.

I will play power forward and small forward. Rebound, lead the break, play on the wing, post, play fast and play slow.

I like playing off the wing, facing up. That's my favorite thing to do.

I think I'm a three. But if we got three wings out there, I'll go play the four. As a four, I'm in the post a lot more. It changes your role.

Playing two bigs out there is always a lot of fun. Banging on the rebounds, crashing the glass. It always feels better when you got another big down there with you.

It's just sad to see what happened to Nipsey when he was doing all these great things for the community. Hopefully, everybody in different communities can learn from that and realize you don't want to take away the people that are doing great things for you, in your community.

Recovery is a major part of being an athlete, FitAid helps meet the demands of that critical part of my game. Also, I'm following the paleo diet so I can drink it as part of my everyday routine.

I really can just go out there and have fun and really just enjoy basketball.

Some aren't as fortunate as others, so I admire young people who see it's important to give back to their community, connect with great people and have fun.

I always prepare myself to play. Even if I know I haven't played in five or six games, I always keep the same regimen and same routine.

Having new hips feels great.