NBA Trade Verdict
Hawks Win
Atlanta acquired Tom Van Arsdale from 76ers in exchange for Clyde Lee; 1975 third round pick (#39-Jim Baker).
November 8, 1974 Atlanta Hawks / Philadelphia 76ers Record confidence: Private Record
Atlanta Hawks Received
- Player Tom Van Arsdale
Philadelphia 76ers Received
Trade Analysis
Atlanta Hawks Perspective
Atlanta moved Clyde Lee and 1975 third round pick (#39-Jim Baker) to bring in Tom Van Arsdale. The exchange functioned as roster maintenance rather than a franchise-changing decision, with no durable winner.
Philadelphia 76ers Perspective
The decisive asset was Tom Van Arsdale, which created substantially more value for Atlanta Hawks than the pick that became Jim Baker produced for Philadelphia. The incoming draft value ultimately produced Jim Baker. Philadelphia’s return did not compensate for the outgoing production or draft outcome, making this a clear the other team win.