NBA Trade Verdict

Celtics Win

Boston acquired rights to Willie Naulls from Warriors in exchange for cash.

September 4, 1963 Boston Celtics / Golden State Warriors Record confidence: Private Record

Boston Celtics Received

Golden State Warriors Received

  • Cash cash

Trade Analysis

Boston Celtics Perspective

Willie Naulls became a valuable scorer and starter during Boston's championship run after the Celtics acquired his rights for cash.

Golden State Warriors Perspective

Golden State's return of cash fell well short of the long-term value surrendered in rights to Willie Naulls. Golden State received cash and sent rights to Willie Naulls. The long-term value clearly favored the counterpart. The displayed team grades for Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors reflect the realized value of the players, draft assets and transaction context that ultimately materialized. The judgment is retrospective and does not assume that every later draft outcome was predictable on the trade date.