Boston Acquired Emmette Bryant from Phoenix
The Celtics acquired Emmette Bryant from the expansion Suns on August 27, 1968. Phoenix received a 1969 second-round pick, recorded as No. 24 Gene Williams.
NBA Trade Verdict
Celtics Win
Boston acquired Emmette Bryant from Suns in exchange for 1969 second-round pick (#24 Gene Williams).
August 27, 1968 Boston Celtics / Phoenix Suns Record confidence: Not Specified
Boston Celtics Received
- Player Emmette Bryant
Phoenix Suns Received
- Draft Pick 1969 second-round pick (#24 Gene Williams )
Trade Analysis
Boston Chose an Immediate Backcourt Piece
Bryant represented a player Boston could use immediately rather than waiting on a future selection. The Celtics’ B grade reflects that practical conversion of draft capital into an NBA contributor.
Phoenix Added a Second-Round Draft Asset
The Suns received a future second-round choice and used the selection on Williams. That gave Phoenix a legitimate roster-building asset and a reasonable expansion-era pathway to add younger talent, even though the canonical outcome does not match Boston’s realized return.
The Celtics Earn the Better Grade
Boston’s B versus Phoenix’s C reflects the stronger realized player value from Bryant. Phoenix still receives credit for obtaining a second-round selection rather than losing the asset for nothing.
Final Verdict
Celtics Win — Boston B, Phoenix C. Boston acquired Emmette Bryant from Suns in exchange for 1969 second-round pick (#24 Gene Williams).