On the worst trade in the history of the Vancouver/Memphis Grizzlies. In 1997, the Grizzlies traded a future first-round pick for NBA champion Otis Thorpe. Let’s just say things did not go as planned! NEW WEBSITE: https://www.backfirednba.com/ --- An NBA history podcast about bad teams, bad luck, and bad decisions. Hosted by Lew @L0GICMASTER https://twitter.com/L0GICMASTER Please follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/backfiredNBApod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backfirednbapod and TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backfirednbapod Stats from Basketball Reference and NBA.com. Transaction info from prosportstransactions.com and Basketball Reference. Intro music: “How To Save A Life” by The Fray performed by Pau Gasol. Outro music: “Wonderwall” by Oasis performed by The Mike Flowers Pops. Sources: Coos Bay World, Detroit Free Press, ESPN, Houston Roundball Review, NBA Trades Tumblr, New York Times, Sports Illustrated