Pistons Win
Detroit won the deal, acquiring 1995 first round pick (#18 – Theo Ratliff), 1995 first round pick (#19 – Randolph Childress), 1995 second round pick (#58-Don Reid) for 1995 first round pick (#8 – Shawn Respert).
Detroit Pistons Received
- Draft Pick 1995 first round pick (#18 – Theo Ratliff )
- Draft Pick 1995 first round pick (#19 – Randolph Childress )
- Draft Pick 1995 second round pick (#58 – Don Reid )
Portland Trail Blazers Received
- Draft Pick 1995 first round pick (#8 – Shawn Respert )
Trade Analysis
Detroit clearly won the trade. Detroit's return centered on 1995 first round pick (#18 – Theo Ratliff), 1995 first round pick (#19 – Randolph Childress), 1995 second round pick (#58-Don Reid), while the outgoing package centered on 1995 first round pick (#8 – Shawn Respert). The incoming side produced the transaction's clearly superior long-term value. Contract timing, roster fit and Detroit's competitive window provide context, but the players and draft selections that actually materialized drive the verdict. The transaction has enough durable player value, draft consequence or franchise context to support substantive historical treatment.