NBA Trade Verdict
Hawks Win
Atlanta acquired Slater Martin from Knicks in exchange for Willie Naulls.
December 10, 1956 Atlanta Hawks / New York Knicks Record confidence: Private Record
Atlanta Hawks Received
- Player Slater Martin
New York Knicks Received
- Player Willie Naulls
Trade Analysis
Atlanta Hawks Perspective
Slater Martin became the championship-caliber floor general Atlanta needed, while Willie Naulls produced his best work elsewhere later. The immediate fit and title-era impact make this a strong Hawks win.