Kevon Looney has long been the underappreciated member of the Golden State Warriors. The UCLA big man has been a solid role player for the team ever since their 2016 runs. However, he's always found himself taking a backseat to the other big men in the roster, especially Draymond Green.

On Friday night, however, Kevon Looney stepped up big time for the Warriors in Game 2. With Green facing foul trouble, the Dubs have had to rely on their defensive anchor. He stepped up big time, scoring 21 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. That career-high double-double set a surprising franchise record. (via StatMuse)

Looney has been an integral piece of the Warriors roster for a long time now. He's often the starting center of the team, and has always been a key part of their defensive scheme. However, he's typically not been relied on to score much for the team. He's usually the recipient of passes from his teammates.

Against the Mavs' aggressive schemes, Looney got a bunch of open looks at the rim. The Warriors center also occasionally got fed a couple of post looks, and he capitalized on them. All in all, it was easily Looney's best game of his career, and it came at a crucial time for the Warriors.

The Warriors have now taken a commanding 2-0 lead against the Mavericks heading into Dallas. Two more wins, and they will have finally made it back to the Finals. Can they finish the job and fulfill their destiny this season? With their role players playing like this, it's looking like it's going to happen.