Roger couldn't bear to part with Monta, he had deep feelings for everyone in the Golden State Gangsters.
But Monta Ellis wanted to spread his wings, and Roger had no reason to clip them.
Roger agreed to Monta Ellis's trade request, and respected his wishes as much as possible.
Monta Ellis believed that the leaderless Milwaukee was a place where he could realize his ambitions, and the Bucks' 2010 draft pick was also of great value to the Warriors.
The parting was amicable, but Monta Ellis's trade was a signal: the fairy tale of the Golden State Gangsters was officially falling apart.
In the past, this was a team that didn't distinguish between us and them, that didn't care about personal gains or losses.
Monta Ellis tore a rift in this tightly-knit atmosphere, if he stayed, the Warriors would maintain their fighting strength from last season. But his departure meant he no longer wanted to sacrifice.
And once this rift appeared, it was like a boat beginning to leak.
