NBA Trade Verdict
Cavaliers Win
Boston acquired Vitaly Potapenko from Cavaliers in exchange for Andrew DeClercq; 1999 first-round pick (#8 Andre Miller).
March 11, 1999 Boston Celtics / Cleveland Cavaliers Record confidence: Private Record
Boston Celtics Received
- Player Vitaly Potapenko
Cleveland Cavaliers Received
- Player Andrew DeClercq
- Draft Pick 1999 first-round pick (#8 Andre Miller )
Trade Analysis
Boston Celtics Perspective
Potapenko was a decent backup center (8 PPG in Boston). Miller became 13-year starting PG, assist leader, and high-level starter for a decade. Severe overpay for a reserve big.