NBA Trade Verdict

Oklahoma City Thunder Win

Boston acquired Vin Baker; Shammond Williams from Sonics in exchange for Kenny Anderson; Joseph Forte; Vitaly Potapenko.

July 22, 2002 Boston Celtics / Oklahoma City Thunder Record confidence: Private Record

Boston Celtics Received

Player Vin Baker
Player Shammond Williams

Oklahoma City Thunder Received

Player Kenny Anderson
Player Joseph Forte
Player Vitaly Potapenko

Trade Analysis

Boston Celtics Perspective

Baker had been a 4-time All-Star but struggled with alcohol issues and weight, playing only 67 games for Boston on a $35M contract. Anderson was an expiring veteran, but Seattle got financial relief and usable depth. One of the worst salary and production trades in franchise history.