New Orleans Pelicans big man Kevon Looney is sparking Rick James jokes this week with his unexpected new look.

NBA champion Kevon Looney signs contract with the Pelicans showcasing a new hairstyle that has social media buzzing.

Kevon Looney looks like he is ready to put his boots up on your new suede couch. ... As a result, jokes began flying about how much Looney resembled the late Rick James ...

This user said, “Nah, Looney looking like Rick James man wtf.” Nah, Looney looking like Rick James man wtf — J.B. #SportsTalkJB (@young_ent_) July 7, 2025 ...

Every year, this happens. In the 2018 Warriors title run, Looney's ability to stay in front of a then-prime James Harden on switches was a decisive factor in the Western Conference Finals; in 2o22 ...

Rookie James Wiseman, who's now backing up the veteran, can learn a lot from watching Looney's subtle, ... Warriors’ Kevon Looney knows what he’s doing. By Ethan Strauss.