NBA Trade Verdict
Cavaliers Win
Cleveland acquired Baron Davis and 2011 first round pick (#1-Kyrie Irving) for Mo Williams and Jamario Moon, producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.
February 24, 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers / LA Clippers Record confidence: High
Cleveland Cavaliers Received
- Player Baron Davis
- Draft Pick 2011 first round pick (#1-Kyrie Irving)
LA Clippers Received
- Player Mo Williams
- Player Jamario Moon
Trade Analysis
The unprotected Clippers pick became Kyrie Irving, an eight-time All-Star and the scorer of the championship-winning shot in Game 7 of the 2016 Finals. Baron Davis played only briefly, but turning Mo Williams and Jamario Moon into the No. 1 pick created one of the greatest returns in franchise history. The grade also considers age, contract timing, roster fit and whether the acquired value helped Cleveland’s competitive window rather than relying only on the names listed in the transaction.