Again , Brown made the trade without consulting Auerbach .
The relationship between Brown and Auerbach worsened with Brown 's decision to trade three first - round draft picks that Auerbach had planned to use to rebuild the franchise for Bob McAdoo .
Brown made the trade without consulting Auerbach .
The relationship between Brown and Auerbach worsened with Brown 's decision to trade three first - round draft picks that Auerbach had planned to use to rebuild the franchise for Bob McAdoo .