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Originally Posted by Buff
Yes, his trade request rubbed players the wrong way. His comments a few weeks earlier also bothered some of them according to Pat Steinberg's comment on the radio the day of the trade (maybe it was someone on the radio with him but I'm sure it was Patty). It was reiterated that it didn't cause a divide in the room though but there was probably some awkwardness.
I suspect he was moved quickly because he asked to be traded and there was some concern that he wouldn't keep his mouth shut if something bothered him and they didn't want to risk that awkwardness becoming a problem.
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Steinberg may have said it. But for sure Francis referenced it. I think it was just a wekk before the trade request.