The team fired coach Donnie Butcher after 22 games, replacing him with assistant Paul Seymour in December.
[2] Seymour pushed for what would become an ill-advised trade, dealing All-Star and future Hall of Famer Dave DeBusschere to the New York Knicks for journeyman Howard Komives and 7-footer Walt Bellamy, also a Hall of Famer, but one who had worn out welcomes in Baltimore and New York, having a reputation as a malcontent.
[3] He proved it in Detroit, lasting a mere 109 games, traded to the Atlanta Hawks a year later, netting the Pistons John Arthurs, who would never play for Detroit.
DeBusschere became the final component needed for the 1970 NBA champion Knicks.
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