Boston Acquired Clyde Lovellette from St. Louis
The Hawks sent Clyde Lovellette to Boston on October 15, 1962. St. Louis received cash plus a 1963 second-round selection that is recorded as the No. 18 pick, Ken Saylors.
NBA Trade Verdict
Celtics Win
Atlanta acquired 1963 second round pick (#18-Ken Saylors); cash from Celtics in exchange for Clyde Lovellette.
October 15, 1962 Atlanta Hawks / Boston Celtics Record confidence: Not Specified
Atlanta Hawks Received
- Draft Pick 1963 second round pick (#18- Ken Saylors )
- Cash cash
Boston Celtics Received
- Player Clyde Lovellette
Trade Analysis
St. Louis Chose a Pick-and-Cash Exit
The Hawks converted an established player into a future second-round asset and cash. The exact cash figure is not preserved in the canonical sources, so the measurable return centers on the draft selection.
Boston Paid for the Proven Player
The Celtics’ side of the deal is simple: Lovellette was the incoming basketball asset. Boston did not receive an additional pick or cash consideration in the canonical record.
The Canonical Grades Strongly Favor Boston
TradeVerdicts assigns Boston an A and St. Louis a D. The grade gap reflects the established player value going to the Celtics versus the more speculative pick-and-cash package going back to the Hawks.
Final Verdict
Celtics Win — St. Louis D, Boston A. Atlanta acquired 1963 second round pick (#18-Ken Saylors); cash from Celtics in exchange for Clyde Lovellette.