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The ongoing challenges did not stop with player drafts. In 1988, Krauss traded away Oakley, Jordan's best friend, which deeply upset the player. This trade was not only a strategic move for team improvement but also a personal betrayal in Jordan's eyes, deepening his disdain for Krauss. This animosity was further exacerbated when Krauss fired head coach Doug Collins, a decision that Jordan vehemently opposed. After an ultimatum to Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf—that it was either Krauss or him—Jordan was forced to compromise when the organization chose to support Krauss.