Ron the the Lebanese stud cyclone seiklay went through the Miami and Orlando female population in no time
Patterson was the one that wanted to trade Dream. Patterson was one of the worst GM's around. Him and his father destroyed this team. They built a moat of **** around Hakeem.
Puts things into perspective, what does it mean that we've never had any trade rumors for Harden? (NO IMPLICATIONS, HAKEEM IS STILL BY FAR THE BEST ROCKET EVER)
He was a decent 5 - - for a while. However, whatever the final package might have been it wouldna been 'nuf, 'nuf said!
Talk about the dark before the light. One glen rice away from losing two banners. Thank God the NBA had us scheduled for Japan that year so that reconciliation flight happened. That and dream finding god.
The G.O.A.T. for a DJ .... the NBA is Faaantastic!!! (P.S.) Good reminiscing thread! ....... ....... .......
Brother you forgot your time line. He ended up not trading Dream. Patterson built Clutch City http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl?id=1993_1150656 Patterson chronology 1976-1983 -- Begins Rockets career as part-time worker in ticket sales and other areas. 1984 -- After earning a law degree from the University of Texas, joins his father, Rockets president and general manager Ray Patterson, in the front office as counsel to the president and marketing director. 1986 -- Takes control of the team's business operations, installing a computer system to handle ticketing, accounting and player personnel operations. Feb. 12, 1989 -- After accepting Houston's bid coordinated by Patterson, NBA holds its All-Star Game at The Summit. Sept. 11, 1989 -- Named at age 32 as the Rockets' general manager, succeeding his father in that role and becoming the youngest GM in the NBA. Sept. 27, 1990 -- Acquires point guard Kenny Smith from Atlanta along with Roy Marble for Tim McCormick and John Lucas. Feb. 21, 1990 -- Acquires starting guard Vernon Maxwell from San Antonio Spurs for an undisclosed amount of cash. June 27, 1990 -- Trades the rights to Alec Kessler to Miami for the rights to Dave Jamerson and Carl Herrera. July 2, 1990 -- Signs guard Sleepy Floyd to four-year contract; Floyd is released after the 1992-93 season. Sept. 3, 1991 -- Negotiates three-year contract with top draft choice John Turner, who fails to stick with the Rockets. Oct. 23, 1991 -- Signs Kenny Smith to five-year contract. Feb. 18, 1992 -- Fires Rockets coach Don Chaney and names Rudy Tomjanovich as interim head coach. March 23, 1992 -- Suspends center Hakeem Olajuwon without pay, claiming he has failed to play when physically able to do so. Olajuwon claims he is suffering from a hamstring injury and is unable to play, and suggests he is unsure if he wants to play for the Rockets if Patterson remains as general manager. May 20, 1992 -- Names Tomjanovich as head coach. June 24, 1992 -- Despite a chorus of boos from The Summit fans, makes the decision to draft forward Robert Horry, who goes on to become a productive forward in his rookie season. March 15, 1993 -- Olajuwon signs a four-year extension with the Rockets worth $25.4 million that places him under contract with the team through 1999. July 30, 1993 -- Rockets owner Charlie Thomas completes the sale of the team to businessman Les Alexander. Aug. 30, 1993 -- Alexander fires Patterson as Rockets general manager.
