Celtics Win
Boston acquired Jerry Sichting from Pacers in exchange for 1989 second-round pick (#44 Reggie Cross); 1990 second-round pick (No. 46, Kenny Williams).
Boston Celtics Received
- Player Jerry Sichting
Indiana Pacers Received
- Draft Pick 1989 second-round pick (#44 Reggie Cross )
- Draft Pick 1990 second-round pick (#46 Kenny Williams (a)
Trade Analysis
Boston Celtics Perspective
The incoming package of Jerry Sichting delivered the decisive practical return. The assets Boston surrendered did not match that result over time.
Indiana Pacers Perspective
The long-term comparison leans modestly toward Boston Celtics, although Indiana still received meaningful value. Indiana received 1989 second-round pick (#44-Reggie Cross); 1990 second-round pick (#46-Kenny Williams (a)) and sent Jerry Sichting. The Pacers side is graded C+, compared with B for the aggregate the other team return. The evaluation emphasizes what the players and draft assets actually became, while still accounting for role, timing, contract context and the competitive window. It does not treat every later outcome as something the teams could have perfectly predicted on the transaction date.