It was the year 1999 and the Los Angeles Lakers were in search of their first title since 1988. General Manager Jerry West decided trading for All-Star Glen Rice would get them over the top.
The Lakers acquired Rice for Eddie Jones and Elden Campbell in the middle of the lockout season on March 10th.
The move was questioned by many Lakers fans as they loved Eddie Jones. The wing had made the All-Star game in two straight seasons. Had Lakers fans knew the imminent success the team would have they would’ve understood.