Joe fumed because he wants the youth back that he saw in 2004. The starters are complacent and the youth is finally ready to take over. Joe shakes up the chemistry of the team by dealing away 2-3 starters. Look for new players and a new team slogan, but with Flip at the helm.
Davidson signs off on the deal cause Joe Guarantees 50 regular season victories next season along with a 20 million bottom line for Davidson. Joe becomes the "Monte Hall" of the NBA in the off season.