RIP Trader Jack, architect of the Bad Boys teams.
http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2017/06/jack_mccloskey_architect_of_de.html
Former Pistons GM Jack McCloskey passed away, age 91
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Former Pistons GM Jack McCloskey passed away, age 91
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MotownMadness
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R.I.P Trader Jack
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Respect to Jack and best wishes to his family.
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RIP Trader Jack. One of the best GMs ever.
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RIP Trader Jack. You created one of my greatest sports memories.
Comments to rationalize bad contracts -
1) It's less than the MLE
2) He can be traded later
3) It's only __% of the cap
4) The cap is going up
5) It's only __ years
6) He's a good mentor/locker room guy
1) It's less than the MLE
2) He can be traded later
3) It's only __% of the cap
4) The cap is going up
5) It's only __ years
6) He's a good mentor/locker room guy
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The master at winning by taking risks... one of his best deals was Hubbard for Laim.
Well respected by the players and GMs
Well respected by the players and GMs
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God speed and safe passage, Trader Jack.