NBA Trade Verdict
Nuggets Win
Boston acquired 1999 second-round pick (#55 Kris Clack); 2001 second-round pick (#39 Earl Watson) from Nuggets in exchange for Eric Williams.
August 21, 1997 Boston Celtics / Denver Nuggets Record confidence: Private Record
Boston Celtics Received
- Draft Pick 1999 second-round pick (#55 Kris Clack )
- Draft Pick 2001 second-round pick (#39 Earl Watson )
Denver Nuggets Received
- Player Eric Williams
Trade Analysis
Boston Celtics Perspective
The Celtics surrendered the most consequential assets in Eric Williams and failed to recover comparable value through 1999 second-round pick (#55 Kris Clack); 2001 second-round pick (#39 Earl Watson).
Denver Nuggets Perspective
Denver clearly received the superior realized return. Denver's side was led by Eric Williams, while the principal outgoing value was 2001 second-round pick (#39-Earl Watson). The B+/C- grades reflect the players and picks that actually materialized, with contract, age, competitive-window fit, and downstream pick conversion treated as context rather than substitutes for realized value.