St. Louis Acquired Don Ohl for Tom Workman and a Third-Rounder
The Hawks acquired Don Ohl from Baltimore on January 21, 1968. St. Louis sent Tom Workman and a 1968 third-round pick, later recorded as No. 33 Jack Thompson, giving the Bullets both a player and a draft asset.
Ohl Was the Proven Veteran in the Exchange
Ohl arrived as an established NBA guard rather than a speculative rights asset. The Hawks’ B+ grade reflects the value of acquiring the best-known immediate player in a two-for-one framework.
Baltimore Received Two Chances to Recover Value
The Bullets took Workman plus a third-round selection. That package created more optionality than a straight player swap, but the canonical record does not support a realized outcome strong enough to erase St. Louis’ advantage.
The Hawks Hold the Better Hindsight Grade
TradeVerdicts assigns St. Louis a B+ and Baltimore a C. The difference recognizes the veteran return the Hawks secured while still giving Baltimore credit for receiving both a player and a draft choice.
Final Verdict
Hawks Win — St. Louis B+, Baltimore C. Atlanta acquired Don Ohl from Bullets in exchange for Tom Workman; 1968 third round pick (#33-Jack Thompson).