NBA Trade Verdict
Celtics Win
Boston acquired 2007 first-round pick (#24 Rudy Fernandez); Cavaliers' agreement to remove all protection on their 2005 first round pick from Cavaliers in exchange for Jiri Welsch.
February 24, 2005 Boston Celtics / Cleveland Cavaliers Record confidence: Private Record
Boston Celtics Received
- Draft Pick 2007 first-round pick (#24 Rudy Fernandez )
- Draft Pick Cavaliers agreed to remove all protection on their 2005 first round pick
Cleveland Cavaliers Received
- Player Jiri Welsch
Trade Analysis
Boston Celtics Perspective
The incoming package of 2007 first round pick (protected top 10) (#24-Rudy Fernandez); Cavaliers' agreement to remove all protection on their 2005 first round pick delivered the decisive practical return. The assets Boston surrendered did not match that result over time.