NBA Trade Verdict

Magic Win

Atlanta acquired 2000-2004 (Magic option) conditional second round pick (2004 #42-Viktor Sanikidze) from Magic in exchange for Anthony Johnson.

February 24, 2000 Atlanta Hawks / Orlando Magic Record confidence: Private Record

Atlanta Hawks Received

  • Draft Pick 2000-2004 (Magic option) conditional second round pick (2004 #42- Viktor Sanikidze )

Trade Analysis

Atlanta Hawks Perspective

Atlanta exchanged Anthony Johnson for 2000-2004 (Magic option) conditional second round pick (2004 #42-Viktor Sanikidze). Atlanta's return did not match the value of the outgoing package, leaving the other team with the stronger result.

Orlando Magic Perspective

The completed outcomes are close enough to treat the exchange as broadly even after production, asset conversion and transaction context are weighed. Outgoing draft outcomes included Viktor Sanikidze. Protections and conditionality are considered so the grade does not treat every listed pick as equal face value. The grade is retrospective and does not assume Orlando could perfectly predict later player or pick outcomes at the time of the deal. Orlando received Anthony Johnson and sent 2000-2004 (Magic option) conditional second round pick (2004 #42-Viktor Sanikidze). The C+ Magic grade and C+ the other team grade reflect realized production, role, timing, contract/cap context and downstream draft value.