NBA Trade Verdict
Pistons Win
Boston received Lindsey Hunter; Chucky Atkins; 2004 first-round pick (#25 Tony Allen); $3 million cash and sent Chris Mills; Mike James (Lamont) in a multi-team trade involving Hawks, Pistons.
February 19, 2004 Atlanta Hawks / Boston Celtics / Detroit Pistons Record confidence: Private Record
Atlanta Hawks Received
- Player Chris Mills
Boston Celtics Received
- Player Lindsey Hunter
- Player Chucky Atkins
- Draft Pick 2004 first-round pick (#25 Tony Allen )
- Cash $3 million cash
Detroit Pistons Received
- Player Mike James (Lamont)
Trade Analysis
Atlanta Hawks Perspective
Atlanta exchanged Rasheed Wallace for Bob Sura, Chris Mills, and additional consideration. Neither side turned the move into a lasting advantage, and the realized value remained modest.
Boston Celtics Perspective
Boston used a three-team transaction to add Chucky Atkins, cash and the first-round pick used on Tony Allen. Allen became a championship defender and one of the era's elite perimeter stoppers.
Detroit Pistons Perspective
Wallace became starting PF for 2004 championship and 6 straight conference finals. Atkins/Hunter rotation players. Defining midseason title move.