Trade Verdicts
NBA Trade Verdict

Nets Win

New York acquired center Ed Lee Johnson from the Los Angeles Stars for cash on October 22, 1969. The purchase produced far more than a short trial: Johnson played 74 games for the Nets in 1969-70, averaging 14.0 points and 11.9 rebounds, then added 26 more games in 1970-71 before New York traded him to Texas. Across two Nets seasons he totaled 100 games, 1,305 points and 1,101 rebounds. Los Angeles received an undisclosed cash payment. With the cash amount unavailable and Johnson delivering a full season of starter-level production plus another partial year, the realized return clearly favors New York.

October 22, 1969 Brooklyn Nets / LOS Angeles Stars Record confidence: High

Brooklyn Nets Received

LOS Angeles Stars Received

  • Cash cash

Brooklyn Nets

A-

LOS Angeles Stars

C

Trade Analysis

New York Bought Ed Lee Johnson from Los Angeles

The Nets acquired center Ed Lee Johnson from the Los Angeles Stars for cash on October 22, 1969. The transaction was a straightforward cash purchase with no additional player or draft asset attached.

Johnson Immediately Became a Major Nets Contributor

Johnson played 74 games in 1969-70 and averaged 14.0 points with 11.9 rebounds. He added 26 more games the next season before New York traded him to Texas.

Los Angeles Received an Undisclosed Payment

The Stars’ cash return is not preserved in the public record. That keeps their side from being treated as empty value, but it prevents a precise comparison with Johnson’s measurable production.

One Hundred Nets Games Make the Edge Clear

Johnson totaled 100 games, 1,305 points and 1,101 rebounds for New York. That sustained starter-level production supports the Nets’ A- against Los Angeles’ C despite the unknown cash amount.

Final Verdict

Nets Win — New York A-, Los Angeles Stars C. New York acquired center Ed Lee Johnson from the Los Angeles Stars for cash on October 22, 1969. The purchase produced far more than a short trial: Johnson played 74 games for the Nets in 1969-70, averaging 14.0 points and 11.9 rebounds, then added 26 more games in 1970-71 before New York traded him to Texas.

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