This was what truly shocked the front offices around the league!
There had never been a player in league history who named a Designated Destination!
Even though George had been the face of the Pacers for the past few years and had a close relationship with the team's recently resigned general manager, Larry Bird.
Naming a Designated Destination was truly unprecedented.
Because it involved the rights and interests of both the players and the owners.
Naming a Designated Destination meant that even if another team traded for him, it would be nearly impossible for them to keep him once his contract expired next year.
That meant the player's Trade Value would plummet, even for someone of George's caliber.
From the owners' perspective, this was absolutely unacceptable. It would open Pandora's box and encourage more players to follow suit.
But there was no turning back once the arrow had left the bow. George had already done it, and there was no undoing it.
Even so, many teams began contacting the Pacers, trying to trade for George.
After all, stars of George's caliber were hard to come by. Even getting one year of him at a relatively low price would be worthwhile.
And if, just if, George enjoyed himself over that year and re-signed with the team, they would hit the jackpot.
Such a trade was entirely possible. George might have named a Designated Destination, but the Pacers' front office would not necessarily grant his wish.
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The sunrise over the sea, where sky and water met at the horizon, was breathtaking.
He only noticed Dempsey's text message and missed calls after watching the sunrise.
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