NBA Trade Verdict
Suns Win
Boston acquired Tony Delk; Rodney Rogers from Suns in exchange for Joe Johnson; Randy Brown; Milt Palacio; 2002 first-round pick (#22 Casey Jacobsen).
February 20, 2002 Boston Celtics / Phoenix Suns Record confidence: Private Record
Boston Celtics Received
- Player Tony Delk
- Player Rodney Rogers
Phoenix Suns Received
- Player Joe Johnson
- Player Randy Brown
- Player Milt Palacio
- Draft Pick 2002 first-round pick (#22 Casey Jacobsen )
Trade Analysis
Boston Celtics Perspective
Delk and Rogers helped Boston reach the 2002 Eastern Conference Finals, so it wasn't a failure at the time. But Johnson became a 7-time All-Star, 6-time 20 PPG scorer, and 20,000-point club member. Trading a 20-year-old future All-Star for a conference finals push is a severe long-term loss.
Phoenix Suns Perspective
Phoenix acquired Joe Johnson, Randy Brown, Milt Palacio and the pick used on Casey Jacobsen for Tony Delk and Rodney Rogers. Johnson developed into an All-Star-caliber creator and key young core member. Boston received useful veterans, but Phoenix secured the decisive long-term asset.