It was not a merry Christmas in the household of these players. The NBA can be a brutal business like that.
Jeff Green (Utah, 2019)
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Tony Wroten (Philadelphia, 2015)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 22: Tony Wroten #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 22, 2015 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Donald Sloan (Cleveland, 2012)
OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 7: Donald Sloan #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in a game against the Golden State Warriors on November 7, 2012 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
Marcus Cousin (Houston, 2011)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Marcus Cousin #41 of the Austin Toros shoots the ball during the Haier Shooting Stars during the 2011 NBA D-League Dream Factory presented by Haier on center court at Jam Session presented by Adidas during NBA All Star Weekend at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 18, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2011 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
Ben Uzoh (Charlotte, 2011)
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 22: Ben Uzoh #18 of the Charlotte Bobcats shoots against Keith Benson #13 and Ivan Johnson #44 of the Atlanta Hawks during a preseason game on December 22, 2011 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2011 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)
Eddie House (Miami, 2011)
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 12: Eddie House #55 of the Miami Heat reacts to a call during Game Six of the 2011 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks on June 12, 2011 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2011 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
Nate Robinson (Oklahoma City, 2011)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MARCH 2 : Nate Robinson #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball during a game against the Indiana Pacers on March 2, 2011 at the Oklahoma City Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2011 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)
Marko Jaric (Memphis, 2009)
LOS ANGELES - APRIL 12: Marko Jaric #55 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives the ball up court during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 12, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 92-75. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
Sharrod Ford (Phoenix, 2005)
PHOENIX - DECEMBER 6: Sharrod Ford #23 of the Phoenix Suns drives against Viktor Khryapa #38 of the Portland Trail Blazers on December 6, 2005 at America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
Marcus Haislip (Indiana, 2004)
ATLANTA - DECEMBER 14: Marcus Haislip #2 of the Indiana Pacers moves the ball against the Atlanta Hawks on December 14, 2004 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The Pacers won 108-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)
Slavko Vranes (New York, 2003)
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 12: Slavko Vranes #29 of the New York Knicks stands next to Ernest Brown #52 of the San Antonio Spurs during the preseason game at Madison Square Garden on October 12, 2003 in New York, New York. The Spurs won 85-78. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
Pat Cummings (Utah, 1990)
LANDOVER, MD - JANUARY 12: Pat Cummings #42 of the Miami Heat looks on before a NBA basketball game against the Washington Bullets at Capital Centre on January 12, 1989 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
TR Dunn (Denver, 1990)
LOS ANGELES - 1988: T.R. Dunn #23 of the Denver Nuggets holds the ball at the three point line during the NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California in 1988. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 1988 NBAE. (Photo by Mike Powell /Getty Images)
Leon Wood (Sacramento, 1990)
SACRAMENTO, CA - 1990: Leon Wood #33 of the Sacramento Kings moves the ball up court during a game played in 1990 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1990 NBAE (Photo by Jon SooHoo/NBAE via Getty Images)
Mike Woodson (Cleveland, 1990)
1988: Mike Woodson #42 of the Houston Rockets advances the ball during a game in the1988-89 season. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by: Joe Patronite/Getty Images)
Dave Popson (Boston, 1990)
NEW YORK - 1991: Dave Popson #42 of the Boston Celtics puts up a shot against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden circa 1991 in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1991 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
Kelvin Upshaw (Dallas, 1990)
1989: Kelvin Upshaw of the Golden State Warriors dribbles during an NBA game in the 1989-90 season. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by: Ken Levine/Getty Images
Reggie Williams (San Antonio, 1990)
ATLANTA - 1990: Reggie Williams #34 of the Denver Nuggets looks on against the Atlanta Hawks during a game played circa 1990 at the Omni in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1990 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)
Avery Johnson (Denver, 1990)
ATLANTA - 1990: Avery Johnson #11 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks during a game played circa 1990 at the Omni in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1990 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)
Jim Farmer (Philadelphia, 1990)
ATLANTA - 1990: Jim Farmer #22 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles against the Golden State Warriors during a game played circa 1990 at the Omni in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1990 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)
Pete Myers (San Antonio, 1990)
DENVER - 1989: Pete Myers #8 of the New York Knicks argues with an official during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado in 1989. (Photo by: Tim Defrisco/Getty Images)
