Warriors' Kevon Looney appreciates Draymond Green's intensity: 'He’s never gonna shortchange you'

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Kevon Looney has spent his entire NBA career with the Golden State Warriors, won three championships with the team and has played alongside one of the most polarizing players in Draymond Green.

Green has been scrutinized throughout his career over his intense moments and some of the antics he portrays on the court, from swinging his elbows, kicking someone or trash-talking.

Even through that, Looney told Fox News Digital he enjoys playing with Green.

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Kevon Looney, #5, and Draymond Green, #23 of the Golden State Warriors, stand for the national anthem prior to the game against the Sacramento Kings on Nov. 13, 2022 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. (Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

"It’s a lot of fun actually. Every night you try to go all out," Looney said. "He’s never gonna shortchange you. He’s gonna give you all that he has. And, as a teammate, you love that. You respect his physicality, you respect his intensity, his willingness to win. 

"He’s willing to sacrifice his body. He’s willing to sacrifice anything to win and protect his teammates. I love playing with him. I’ve learned a lot from him since I’ve been here."

With the amount of winning the Warriors have done for quite some time, Green, along with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, have set a higher standard for winning.

However, Looney suggested the bar should be that high given Golden State’s reputation.

Draymond Green, #23 of the Golden State Warriors, reacts to a play during the game against the Phoenix Suns on Feb. 10, 2024 at Chase Center in San Francisco. (Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

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