NBA Trade Verdict

Slight Spurs Edge

Golden State realized the stronger long-term return. The Warriors acquired Richard Jefferson; T.J. Ford; first round pick (protected top 14 in 2012-14) (2012 #30-Festus Ezeli) from San Antonio Spurs for Stephen Jackson.

March 15, 2012 Golden State Warriors / San Antonio Spurs Record confidence: High

Golden State Warriors Received

Trade Analysis

Golden State acquired the first-round pick used on Festus Ezeli while moving Stephen Jackson. Golden State received Richard Jefferson; T.J. Ford; first round pick (protected top 14 in 2012-14) (2012 #30-Festus Ezeli) and sent Stephen Jackson. The long-term value clearly favored Golden State. The displayed team grades for Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs 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.