Trade Verdicts
NBA Trade Verdict

Lakers Win

Chicago traded Mike Lynn to the Los Angeles Lakers on September 9, 1969 for a 1971 third-round draft pick that became Mike Gale at No. 47. Lynn gave Los Angeles 44 regular-season games during its run to the 1970 NBA Finals, although he averaged only 2.7 points in 9.2 minutes per game. Chicago used the pick on Gale, who had already been selected in the ABA draft and began his professional career there instead of joining the Bulls. Gale eventually became a productive eleven-year pro, but none of that career was realized by Chicago from this pick. The narrow hindsight edge therefore goes to Los Angeles.

September 9, 1969 Chicago Bulls / Los Angeles Lakers Record confidence: High

Chicago Bulls Received

Los Angeles Lakers Received

Chicago Bulls

C

Los Angeles Lakers

C+

Trade Analysis

Chicago Traded Mike Lynn for a Future Third-Rounder

The Bulls sent Mike Lynn to the Lakers on September 9, 1969 for a 1971 third-round pick that became Mike Gale at No. 47. The deal therefore exchanged immediate player depth for a future selection.

Lynn Contributed During a Finals Season

Lynn played 44 regular-season games for Los Angeles as the Lakers advanced to the 1970 NBA Finals. His role was small, but those games were real value for the team that acquired him.

Gale Never Produced for Chicago

The Bulls used the pick on Gale, but he had already been selected in the ABA draft and began his professional career there. Although Gale later had a productive eleven-year pro career, none of that career accrued to Chicago from this selection.

The Lakers Hold a Narrow Hindsight Edge

Los Angeles received modest immediate production while Chicago’s pick produced no realized Bulls value. The C+ versus C split correctly keeps the difference small rather than overstating Lynn’s limited role.

Final Verdict

Lakers Win — Chicago C, Los Angeles Lakers C+. Chicago traded Mike Lynn to the Los Angeles Lakers on September 9, 1969 for a 1971 third-round draft pick that became Mike Gale at No. 47.

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