NBA Trade Verdict
Nuggets Win
Denver received Marcus Camby; Mark Jackson; rights to Nenê from New York Knicks, sending Antonio McDyess; rights to Frank Williams; 2003 second-round pick (#30-Maciej Lampe) in return.
June 26, 2002 Denver Nuggets / New York Knicks Record confidence: High
Denver Nuggets Received
- Player Marcus Camby
- Player Mark Jackson
- Draft Rights rights to Nenê
New York Knicks Received
- Player Antonio McDyess
- Draft Rights rights to Frank Williams
- Draft Pick 2003 second-round pick (#30- Maciej Lampe )
Trade Analysis
Denver acquired Marcus Camby and the rights to Nene for an injured Antonio McDyess, Frank Williams's rights, and a second-round pick. Camby won Defensive Player of the Year and Nene became a decade-long starter, producing a franchise-shaping win. The combination of peak performance and years of team value makes Denver's advantage clear.