“I call my dad first, then my mom will call me 30 seconds later and we’ll have the same conversation,” Looney, who is 27 years old. Calling a past coach is the third option, and that coach advises Looney on what he “could have done better” and how to better himself in the upcoming game.

Vic and Doug Looney “have notes” for their son, the NBA champion adds, and they watch every game.

“They usually tell me what they saw on the court or what people have been saying on the radio, stuff like that,” according to him. “It’s always win, lose, or draw, too, even sometimes when I don’t feel like talking.”

“Even though I didn’t play well, I know it’s a good conversation,” Looney continues. Hearing from your parents is always a comfort.

The son of Victoria and Doug claims that their parents do not use social media. Nonetheless, following his involvement in a play that injured Lakers star Anthony Davis on Wednesday, Looney and his parents were the targets of cruel social media messages.

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“Sickened by the racism and hate” being directed at Looney’s parents, tweeted ESPN+ reporter and Warriors podcast host Kylen Mills. In any case, it’s repulsive and unacceptable. “There is absolutely no place for that in basketball,” Mills tweeted.

“Probably oblivious to” the comments made by cyber bullies on social media, according to Looney’s parents. Social media hate speech would only reach them “if someone texted them about it,” as Looney puts it, “but no, they don’t see it, and I don’t pay attention to it.”

On Friday, Looney and the Warriors will take on the Los Angeles Lakers at the Crypto.com arena in Los Angeles in an effort to take their playoff series to Game 7.

According to what Looney tells PEOPLE, the squad is in a good mood going into the elimination game. He remarks, “We’re all locked in” when asked about the state of the Warriors’ star-studded lineup, which includes Nene and Green.

As part of his pregame routine, Looney now goes live on TIDAL. “Everybody’s excited to try to complete the mission of coming back from 3-1,” he proclaims.

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It was a natural fit for Looney and TIDAL because creating playlists has always been a part of his pre-game ritual and a way for him to connect with teammates and coaches.

Looney is proud of his knack for selecting the ideal music to motivate his players on game days. “I always feel like I’m number one at that,” he continues.

“Creating playlists in the time leading up to games is something I’ve done consistently throughout my career. Discussing topics like “who has the best taste” and “who has the best playlist” is something I do with my colleagues and training staff.

He claims that Jordan Poole will probably be the first Warrior to pull the aux cord during practice if Looney isn’t. “I don’t think people would like his playlist that much though,” quips Looney.

If the Warriors are into “a lot of afro beats or island type music,” according to Looney, it’s probably the young man Jonathon Kuminga behind it.

He put on “a lot of Lil Baby to keep that energy going” in the locker room after the team’s “big win” had the whole team “riding high” following their home victory in Game 5 against the Lakers, which kept their season alive.

Sixth match between the Gol