Before Michael Jordan arrived in Chicago in 1984, Mr. Greenwood was among the Bulls’ core players. After six seasons, the Bulls traded him in 1985 to the Spurs for future Hall of Famer George Gervin.

David Greenwood, the No. 2 pick in the 1979 draft who played the first six of his 12 NBA seasons for the Chicago Bulls, died Sunday at 68.

Greenwood, who died Sunday, helped mentor Elliott after first coming to San Antonio in the unpopular trade that sent George Gervin to Chicago.

Back in 1979, the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers took part in a coin toss to determine which one of them would get the first overall pick in the NBA Draft.

"You guys never froze me out" - Michael Jordan sent a message to Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Isiah Thomas and George Gervin about the infamous freeze-out game originally appeared on Basketball Network.

Greenwood, 68, who played six seasons for the Bulls from 1979 until traded to San Antonio for George Gervin in 1985, died of cancer earlier this week, his family told UCLA, where Greenwood played ...

After six seasons, the Bulls traded Greenwood in 1985 to San Antonio in exchange for future Hall of Famer George Gervin.

After six seasons, the Bulls traded Greenwood in 1985 to San Antonio in exchange for future Hall of Famer George Gervin.

Gervin on Jordan When MJ entered the league in 1984, the Bulls had missed the postseason for three straight seasons. So, his plans were bigger than just averaging 28.2 points per game, winning the ...

David Greenwood, who was one of coach John Wooden's last recruits at UCLA and went on to win an NBA championship with Detroit, has died.