NBA Trade Verdict

Bucks Win

Atlanta acquired Glenn Robinson (Jr.) from Bucks in exchange for Toni Kukoc; Leon Smith; first round pick (more favorable of Hawks (top 3 protected for 7 years) or Pacers (lottery protected for 4 years)) (#8-T.J. Ford).

August 2, 2002 Atlanta Hawks / Milwaukee Bucks Record confidence: Private Record

Atlanta Hawks Received

  • Player Glenn Robinson (Jr.)

Milwaukee Bucks Received

  • Player Toni Kukoc
  • Player Leon Smith
  • Draft Pick first round pick (more favorable of Hawks (top 3 protected for 7 years) or Pacers (lottery protected for 4 years)) (#8- T.J. Ford )

Trade Analysis

Atlanta Hawks Perspective

Glenn Robinson supplied one high-scoring season, but Atlanta gave up Toni Kukoc, Leon Smith and the first-round asset that became T.J. Ford. The short rental did not justify the package.

Milwaukee Bucks Perspective

The deal leans Milwaukee, but the margin is not large enough to call it a runaway win. Atlanta Hawks received Glenn Robinson (Jr.). Milwaukee Bucks received Toni Kukoc; Leon Smith; first round pick (more favorable of Hawks (top 3 protected for 7 years) or Pacers (lottery protected for 4 years)) (#8-T.J. Ford). On a hindsight basis, most of the value rests in the players and assets that actually changed hands. The grade also accounts for transaction scale and whether the outgoing package contained premium first-round or established-player value. The assets exchanged are clear enough to support moderate confidence in this assessment.