What NBA "uncomfortable" fact were almost completely erased from the fans memory?

Or what teams/players were in fact not so good and innocent as they are talked-about now?

Like dynasty Spurs had one of the dirtiest players ever - Bruce Bowen. And that Nash bodyslam into the table. And several locker room dramas.

Or Jason Williams was a turnover machine in playoffs. SAC became successful with less flashy but stable Mike Bibby.

Or LeBron Cavs were in top 5 teams by salaries before he left.

Or Kobe's Danver story.

What are yours "what are you forget that" NBA stories?