NBA Trade Verdict
Celtics Win
Boston acquired Heat's agreement not to select Dennis Johnson in the 1988 expansion draft from Heat in exchange for 1988 second-round pick (#35 Sylvester Gray).
June 22, 1988 Boston Celtics / Miami Heat Record confidence: Private Record
Boston Celtics Received
- Conditional Asset Heat agreed not to select Dennis Johnson in the 1988 expansion draft
Miami Heat Received
- Draft Pick 1988 second-round pick (#35 Sylvester Gray )
Trade Analysis
Boston Celtics Perspective
Boston paid a second-round pick to prevent Miami from selecting Dennis Johnson in the expansion draft. Retaining an essential veteran for another Finals run created clear practical value.