NBA Trade Verdict

Even Trade

The realized value was broadly balanced. The Warriors acquired Greg Ballard from Washington Wizards for 1985 second round pick (#31-Manute Bol); 1987 second round pick (#36-Duane Washington).

June 17, 1985 Golden State Warriors / Washington Wizards Record confidence: High

Washington Wizards Received

Trade Analysis

Greg Ballard provided veteran production, while Washington received the pick used on Manute Bol plus another second-rounder. Golden State received Greg Ballard and sent 1985 second round pick (#31-Manute Bol); 1987 second round pick (#36-Duane Washington). The two sides received broadly comparable value once role, longevity, draft outcomes and context are considered. The B Warriors grade reflects realized production, role, timing and downstream asset value; the B the other team grade measures what Washington Wizards obtained from the same transaction. The judgment is retrospective and does not assume that every later draft outcome was predictable on the trade date.