#15: Houston Rockets Crash After Trading Moses Malone in 1982-83
The 1982-83 Houston Rockets collapsed to a 14-68 record after trading reigning MVP Moses Malone before the season. Without Malone and an aging Elvin Hayes, Houston lacked star power and struggled badly on both ends of the court. The losing eventually helped the franchise draft Ralph Sampson and Hakeem Olajuwon.
