That cotton trade was almost the deal breaker for me. It was at that point that I said, “Mr. Stupid, why risk everything on one trade? Why not make your life a pursuit of happiness rather than pain?
I wasn't expecting to be traded, so it definitely was a surprise to me. But things happen in this league so I just decided to take in stride and start a new journey in Milwaukee.
Being a part of a trade doesn't always mean you're not a good player. It means they want to do something different for their organization.
Trade sales are the bulk of exits, and there's no shame in that. Sometimes, it's exactly the right thing to do.
Rondo's a great player, and most teams look at it that anytime you have a chance to get a great player, you do it.
My label in Toronto was 'Stand Pat' and I think that was a fair assessment. I tried to be patient, but if a trade came along - big or small - that I thought should be made, I would make it.
When Donald Duck traded his wings for arms, was he trading up or trading down?
