NBA Trade Verdict
Slight Suns Edge
Atlanta acquired rights to Gene Tormohlen from Suns in exchange for 1970 third round pick (#48-Vann Williford).
September 20, 1969 Atlanta Hawks / Phoenix Suns Record confidence: Private Record
Atlanta Hawks Received
- Draft Rights rights to Gene Tormohlen
Phoenix Suns Received
- Draft Pick 1970 third round pick (#48- Vann Williford )
Phoenix Suns
C+
Trade Analysis
Atlanta Hawks Perspective
Atlanta moved 1970 third round pick (#48-Vann Williford) to bring in the rights to Gene Tormohlen. The exchange functioned as roster maintenance rather than a franchise-changing decision, with no durable winner.
Phoenix Suns Perspective
Phoenix acquired the pick that became Vann Williford in exchange for rights to Gene Tormohlen. The Suns and Atlanta Hawks received similarly modest value, with no player or pick developing into a decisive advantage. The deal did not meaningfully alter either franchise’s direction and grades as even.