Trade Verdicts
NBA Trade Verdict

Spurs Franchise Win

New York traded Manny Leaks to the Dallas Chaparrals on February 12, 1969 for a draft choice. Leaks immediately produced 27 Dallas games at 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds, then became a major frontcourt piece in 1969-70 with 18.8 points and 12.5 rebounds across all 84 games. He added 40 more Texas Chaparrals games in 1970-71 before Dallas traded him back to New York in a separate deal. The Nets' incoming draft asset is verified, but its eventual selection is not securely traced. Dallas received the much clearer realized return.

February 12, 1969 Brooklyn Nets / San Antonio Spurs Record confidence: Medium

Brooklyn Nets Received

  • Draft Pick 1969 fourth-round pick

San Antonio Spurs Received

Brooklyn Nets

C

San Antonio Spurs

A-

Trade Analysis

Dallas Acquired Manny Leaks for a Draft Choice

The Chaparrals acquired Manny Leaks from New York on February 12, 1969 for a draft choice. The Nets’ incoming selection is verified, but its eventual player cannot be securely traced.

Leaks Became an Immediate Dallas Interior Force

Leaks averaged 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds across 27 Dallas games after the trade, then raised his production to 18.8 points and 12.5 rebounds while playing all 84 games in 1969-70.

His Chaparrals Value Extended into a Third Season

Leaks added 40 more games for the Texas Chaparrals in 1970-71 before Dallas traded him back to New York in a separate transaction. The original acquisition therefore produced substantial multi-season value.

The Known Player Return Creates a Clear Gap

New York’s draft asset may have carried value, but its final outcome remains unresolved. Dallas’ A- versus New York’s C reflects the much stronger documented return that can be traced directly to Leaks.

Final Verdict

Spurs Franchise Win — New York C, Dallas A-. New York traded Manny Leaks to the Dallas Chaparrals on February 12, 1969 for a draft choice. Leaks immediately produced 27 Dallas games at 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds, then became a major frontcourt piece in 1969-70 with 18.8 points and 12.5 rebounds across all 84 games.

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