Kevon Looney only started once over his last 64 games for the Golden State Warriors, having seen his role significantly reduced over the past two seasons after being such a pivotal factor during the 2023 playoffs.
That led to Looney's departure to the New Orleans Pelicans during the offseason, with the veteran center signing a two-year, $16 million contract following a legendary 10-year career with the Warriors that included three championships.
New Orleans have not only granted Looney with a contract that he wasn't going to get from Golden State, but they've already provided him with the sort of on-court opportunity he was never going to be delivered had he remained in the Bay Area.