O'Brien accepted San Antonio's contention that when
Laker Guard Norm Nixon faked the second of two free - throw attempts and caused players from both sides to enter the foul lane prematurely, Referee Jack Madden incorrectly called a double lane violation and a jump ball.
Meanwhile, DonnNelson, president of basketball operations and general manager, has reworkedthe end of the rotation, adding free - agent swingman Devean George, who earnedthree rings as a Los Angeles
Laker; bringing defensive - minded
guard GregBuckner back to Dallas as a free agent; and trading for 6» 10» forwardAustin Croshere, who can hit the boards and three - point shots, from thePacers.