Celtics Win
Boston acquired Gary Payton (Sr.); Rick Fox; 2006 first-round pick (#21 Rajon Rondo); $2 million cash from Lakers in exchange for Chris Mihm; Chucky Atkins; Marcus Banks (changed to Jumaine Jones on 2004-08-13); 2005 second-round pick.
Boston Celtics Received
- Player Gary Payton (Sr.)
- Player Rick Fox
- Draft Pick 2006 first-round pick (#21 Rajon Rondo )
- Cash $2 million cash
Los Angeles Lakers Received
- Player Chris Mihm
- Player Chucky Atkins
- Player Marcus Banks (changed to Jumaine Jones on 2004-08-13)
- Draft Pick 2005 second-round pick
Trade Analysis
Boston Celtics Perspective
The Lakers deal brought Gary Payton, cash and the protected first-round asset that ultimately became Rajon Rondo. That downstream pick makes Boston's return significantly stronger.
Los Angeles Lakers Perspective
Chris Mihm and Chucky Atkins played meaningful minutes during a transitional Lakers period, and Jumaine Jones supplied additional depth after the amendment. Gary Payton’s Boston stay was brief, and Rick Fox retired, so the veteran exchange itself was not decisive. The protected first-round pick changed the evaluation. Boston used it in the draft-night sequence that produced Rajon Rondo, a future All-Star and championship point guard. That downstream conversion outweighed the Lakers’ short-term roster value, making this a clear the other team win.