NBA Trade Verdict
Warriors Win
Golden State realized the stronger long-term return. The Warriors acquired 1977 first round pick (#18-Wesley Cox) from Los Angeles Clippers for George Johnson (Thomas).
January 18, 1977 Golden State Warriors / LA Clippers Record confidence: High
Golden State Warriors Received
- Draft Pick 1977 first round pick (#18- Wesley Cox )
LA Clippers Received
- Player George Johnson (Thomas)
LA Clippers
B-
Trade Analysis
George Johnson became an important defensive center, while Buffalo received the pick used on Wesley Cox. Golden State received 1977 first round pick (#18-Wesley Cox) and sent George Johnson (Thomas). The long-term value clearly favored Golden State. The displayed team grades for Golden State Warriors and LA Clippers reflect the realized value of the players, draft assets and transaction context that ultimately materialized. The judgment is retrospective and does not assume that every later draft outcome was predictable on the trade date.