NBA Trade Verdict

Clippers Win

Atlanta traded Dominique Wilkins and a 1994 first-round pick (#25 Greg Minor) to the Clippers for Danny Manning.

February 24, 1994 Atlanta Hawks / LA Clippers Record confidence: Private Record

LA Clippers Received

Trade Analysis

Atlanta Hawks Perspective

Atlanta moved its franchise icon while holding a 36-16 record and leading the East. Manning appeared in only 26 regular-season games for the Hawks before leaving in free agency, and his later knee injury further limited the lasting value of the return. The deal ended a contention window and remains one of the franchise's most damaging decisions.

LA Clippers Perspective

Los Angeles Clippers received Dominique Wilkins; 1994 or 1995 first-round pick (Clippers option) (1994 #25-Greg Minor) and sent Danny Manning in the 1994-02-24 transaction with Atlanta Hawks. Structured retrospective estimate using realized player production, named draft outcomes, pick value, role, timing and asset depth. The comparison emphasizes realized production, named draft outcomes, role, timing and downstream asset value rather than reputation alone.