NBA Trade Verdict

Blazers Win

Golden State surrendered the more valuable outcome. The Warriors acquired 1978 first round pick (#22-Ray Townsend) from Portland Trail Blazers for 1979 or 1981 first round pick (1981 #10-Albert King).

June 7, 1978 Golden State Warriors / Portland Trail Blazers Record confidence: High

Golden State Warriors Received

Portland Trail Blazers Received

  • Draft Pick 1979 or 1981 first round pick (1981 #10- Albert King )

Trade Analysis

Golden State used the acquired pick on Ray Townsend but surrendered a future first that became Albert King. Golden State received 1978 first round pick (#22-Ray Townsend) and sent 1979 or 1981 first round pick (1981 #10-Albert King). The long-term value clearly favored the counterpart. The displayed team grades for Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers 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.