Looney reveals the real reason for leaving the Warriors: Lack of trust and boredom

On July 15, Looney revealed the real reason why she left the Warriors while participating in the show. After nearly 10 years of playing, he signed a two-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans during this offseason, with a total value of $16 million.

For Looney, this decision to leave was not a moment of impulse, but a gradual realization that his era in the Bay Area was over. He mentioned that what gradually became frustrated was the way the team treated him. "It's not a matter of time. Even in this playoffs, when we face Steven Adams, that's what I'm best at, and what I'm special. But I didn't get the chance to show myself. It feels like, 'Well, you don't trust me.' I used to think I've earned that trust."

"Okay. You think I'm no longer great. At some point, you'll get tired of it, either trust me or don't trust me," he added.

Loney was the 30th pick in the first round selected by UCLA by the Warriors at the 2015 NBA Draft. He has spent his entire career with the Warriors since the draft.

Loney's departure marks the end of an era in the Warriors. Even Curry, the team's superstar, realized that the team was losing something. In the interview, Curry reviewed the impact of Looney on the court and off the court on the team.

Curry said: "I, Clay and Green have avoided the NBA's trends and the changes in the roster every year for a long time. Looney has been one of them for a decade, and is crucial to our championship path and has a significant impact on the locker room culture. He is a stable presence for everyone and we will miss his voice and figure. I am happy that he is getting the reward he deserves."

Although Looney is emotionally divided with the Warriors, joining the New Orleans Pelicans has provided him with a whole new opportunity to retake the role he thinks he deserves.