All they knew was that, with Damon Stoudamire gone, they needed someone to keep the Raptors from being shut out. The Bulls are at 4-18. He then publicly states that he wants to be paid in accordance to what he means to the team's success. In response, the Lakers slash his contract by two-thirds. MAY 4 - Playoffs begin.
Fans start trickling back, realizing it's that or baseball.
JUNE 6 - Conference finals underway. I won't tell you what happens after that. Have to save some surprises. Plus, I'm hoping to get bought off like the aforementioned Sal. Lord knows I don't want to.