NBA Trade Verdict
Celtics Win
Boston acquired Don Barksdale from Bullets in exchange for Francis Mahoney; Vernon Stokes; Herman Hedderick; Jim Doherty; cash.
August 28, 1953 Baltimore Bullets (1944–1954) / Boston Celtics Record confidence: Private Record
Baltimore Bullets (1944–1954) Received
- Player Francis Mahoney
- Player Vernon Stokes
- Player Herman Hedderick
- Player Jim Doherty
- Cash cash
Boston Celtics Received
- Player Don Barksdale
Trade Analysis
Boston Celtics Perspective
Don Barksdale gave Boston an established All-Star and pioneering frontcourt contributor for a package of marginal players and cash. The Celtics captured the only consequential basketball value.