After three years as Baylor's head coach, Dawson moved on to coach with the NBA's Houston Rockets, eventually serving as the club's general manager. ?? Recognized as one of the NBA's top executives, Dawson transformed the Rockets into a regular playoff contender by acquiring such players as Clyde Drexler, Charles Barkley, Scottie Pippen, Hakeem Olajuwon, Cuttino Mobley and Yao Ming.