What does the phrase “whatever it takes” mean to you? It likely varies from person-to-person, depending on their level of competitive makeup and imagination. In 1983, here’s what it meant for Portland Trail Blazers senior Vice President Jon Spoelstra..
I, as the executive of my team, will trade myself to your team, for one week, get you out of monetary debt, and in return, you give us your All-Star point guard.
No, seriously.
In many circles, many view this as the wildest, most creative trade in the history of the NBA — not only for the dynamic of an owner being traded for a player, but for the fact that Spoelstra was planning to return back to Portland just one week later.