NBA Trade Verdict
Celtics Win
Boston acquired Bill Sharman (player to be named later) from Pistons in exchange for rights to Charlie Share.
April 27, 1951 Boston Celtics / Detroit Pistons Record confidence: Private Record
Boston Celtics Received
- Player Bill Sharman (player to be named later)
Detroit Pistons Received
- Draft Rights rights to Charlie Share
Trade Analysis
Boston Celtics Perspective
One of the earliest heists in franchise history. Sharman became a Hall of Famer, 8-time All-Star, 4-time champion, and half of the Cousy-Sharman backcourt that defined the early dynasty. Share was a solid center but never approached Sharman's impact.
Detroit Pistons Perspective
Boston won decisively because Sharman became a Hall of Fame guard, eight-time All-Star and four-time champion. Share still developed into a legitimate NBA center, so Detroit's return is better represented by a C than an F. That useful value does not come close to Sharman's A+ career, leaving the overall verdict a clear the other team Win.