Kevon Looney has regularly faced on-court pressure when it comes to his role and playing time over recent years, having lost his starting role and having seen his minutes fluctuate toward the end of his career with the Golden State Warriors.
But Looney will now face a new and different pressure upon his arrival at the New Orleans Pelicans, with the veteran center looking to bring experience and leadership to a franchise that finished second-last in the Western Conference last season.
Kevon Looney will have to live up to his contract at the Pelicans
How much Looney is able to showcase that experience and leadership while actually on the court is going to be fascinating, particularly when the Pelicans have a pair of young centers in Yves Missi and Derik Queen.