Dawson, u will be missed!

Manun · Apr 18, 2007

http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/Dawson_set_to_end_a_27year_ru-221038-34.html

Since becoming the general manager, Dawson has always had a policy to return a phone call. He didn't care who was calling.

During the early stages of Dawson's time in the front office, he got a call from sports agent Jeff Fried. Fried had zero NBA clients, but the general manager returned the call anyway even though they didn't have much common business. Nothing, initially, came out of the call.

Then came the 1999 NBA Draft. During the draft, the then-Vancouver Grizzlies selected Francis with the No. 2 overall pick. Francis refused to play for the Grizzlies and immediately sought a trade.

His agent at the time? Fried. Dawson picked up the phone.

"Carroll calls Fried," Lindsey said. "Fried says, 'Glad you called. When I had no NBA prospects, you guys always returned my calls and helped me in the business. I want to reciprocate.' He said they'd do what they could on their end to make a deal happen."

The trade happened. Franics came to Houston and ended up playing five seasons with the Rockets.

All because Dawson returned a phone call.
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metalshred · Apr 18, 2007

Great man

Dei · Apr 18, 2007

I will kick myself in the nuts for making that nasty wikipedia article about him when I was upset about the Gay trade.

kjames44 · Apr 18, 2007

CD has been an icon to Houston sports and will be missed...thanks for the championship years CD...we owe you big time for bringing Clyde here rather than stand pat with the team that won it the previous year. Have fun golfing, fishing, traveling and enjoying life...you deserve it!

Invisible Fan · Apr 18, 2007

CD's been one of the men who has kept the Rockets world class. Thanks for the memories.

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