Kevon Looney
#55C · New Orleans Pelicans
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 617 | 4.9 | 5.7 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 57.2% | 17.6% | 60.9% |
| 2025-26 | 18 | 2.9 | 5.3 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 44.2% | 11.1% | 62.5% |
| 2024-25 | 12 | 2.2 | 3.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 43.5% | 0.0% | 75.0% |
| 2023-24 | 74 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 59.7% | 0.0% | 67.5% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$16.0M
AAV
$8.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Kevon Looney's contract with the New Orleans Pelicans grades out as a slightly below-market contract, earning a D+ CVI grade. At $8.0M per year over 2 years, this is a role player contract. Kevon's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Centers. At 30, Kevon still has productive years ahead, though the contract extends into the decline phase. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Kevon to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Kevon Looney earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Center. Across 617 career games, Kevon has averaged 4.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. Kevon's strongest metric is FG% at 5716.2, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is PPG at 4.9, below the Center median of 15.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Kevon ranks 78th in overall performance. Kevon will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Current Sentiment
Looney's arrival in New Orleans generated modest interest, but injury concerns now dominate the narrative surrounding him. His C- performance grade and knee injury have tempered early optimism about his defensive contributions. The $8M annual contract appears reasonable, yet injury questions make long-term value uncertain at present. Trade speculation around Jordan Poole extends to Looney, suggesting front office may be reconsidering roster construction. Fan confidence is pessimistic given injury history, aging profile, and questions about championship-contender fit with New Orleans.
Transaction History
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