Charlotte Acquired Hersey Hawkins in a Four-Asset Deal
On September 3, 1993, the Hornets acquired shooting guard Hersey Hawkins from Philadelphia. The 76ers received Dana Barros, Sidney Green, the draft rights to Greg Graham and a 1994 first-round choice that eventually became No. 6 Sharone Wright. Hawkins had been a reliable Philadelphia scorer and a former All-Star, providing Charlotte another established perimeter shooter beside Larry Johnson and Alonzo Mourning. Philadelphia wanted roster flexibility and multiple younger or veteran options after a disappointing period. The transaction did not simply trade Hawkins for Barros: the rights to Graham and the 1994 first were meaningful additions. Both clubs' transaction histories agree on the September date and the first-round outcome. Charlotte had already accumulated some of the assets in earlier trades, making this a distinct later use of those holdings.
Hawkins Delivered Scoring and Defense to Charlotte
Hawkins joined an exciting young Hornets group and offered efficient outside shooting and veteran experience to support the team's emerging frontcourt stars. He played for Charlotte in 1993-94 and 1994-95, starting a substantial share of games and complementing Muggsy Bogues on the perimeter. His role differed from Mourning's inside scoring and Johnson's power-forward play, making him a practical addition rather than a player who displaced the central franchise names. He was traded to Seattle in 1995 in another agreement, so his later SuperSonics Finals season cannot be counted as Charlotte production. The Hornets did acquire a proven NBA wing for two seasons, which prevents the deal from being an entirely one-sided short-term failure. Yet they surrendered four assets to make that happen, including a valuable upcoming lottery choice.
Dana Barros and Sharone Wright Provided Philadelphia More Ways Forward
Barros developed into a major Philadelphia scorer and earned an All-Star berth in 1995, giving the 76ers a strong direct basketball return. The team also held the No. 6 choice used on Sharone Wright, a young big man who played NBA games for Philadelphia before moving elsewhere. Graham rights and Green supplied additional development or veteran options, though neither delivered the franchise a new permanent star. The inherited 76ers Win verdict and A- Philadelphia to D+ Charlotte grades emphasize the combination of Barros production and the sixth overall pick. Hawkins was useful, but the Philadelphia return included both a high-performing guard and a premium draft asset. The pick and player paths should be assessed separately; Barros's All-Star season belongs to Philadelphia and is not an inherited Charlotte achievement.
Final Verdict
76ers Win. Philadelphia earns A- for Dana Barros, Sidney Green, Greg Graham rights and the 1994 No. 6 pick used on Sharone Wright; Barros became a 1995 All-Star. Charlotte receives D+ after acquiring Hersey Hawkins for two productive seasons but sending out four pieces, including a lottery selection.