NBA Trade Verdict
Knicks Win
On November 1, 1965, Baltimore Bullets acquired Jim Barnes; John Egan / Johnny Egan; John Green (a) / Johnny Green; cash from New York Knicks in exchange for Walt Bellamy.
November 1, 1965 New York Knicks / Washington Wizards Record confidence: High
New York Knicks Received
- Player Walt Bellamy
Washington Wizards Received
- Player Jim Barnes
- Player John Egan / Johnny Egan
- Player John Green (a) / Johnny Green
- Cash cash
Trade Analysis
Baltimore lost the exchange despite receiving several players and cash. Walt Bellamy remained an elite young center and became the defining asset for New York, while Jim Barnes, Johnny Egan, Johnny Green, and cash never approached his star-level value. The quantity of the return could not replace Bellamy’s quality.