Before Caffey could win a third championship ring with the Bulls, he was traded to the Golden State Warriors on February 19, 1998 in exchange for David Vaughn and two second round draft picks.1997-98 Chicago Bulls Transactions basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on August 18, 2022. This transaction was not well-received by some of the Bulls' top players, with Michael Jordan stating that "Every time I've seen him (David Vaughn), he's never been in uniform. I think that says a lot," and Dennis Rodman calling it a "dumb" move.PLAYERS PUZZLED OVER CAFFEY TRADE Chicago Tribune. Retrieved on August 18, 2022. Before the beginning of the 1998-99 NBA season, Caffey re-signed with the Warriors on a 7-year, $35 million contract. He averaged career highs of 12.0 points and 6.8 rebounds during the 1999–2000 season with the Warriors.
