NBA Trade Verdict
Slight Clippers Edge
Buffalo Braves and Phoenix Suns produced close realized value, with a narrow edge to Clippers, in the 1976-02-01 exchange: John Shumate; 1978 second-round pick (#41-Jerome Whitehead) for Gar Heard; 1976 second-round pick (#30-Al Fleming).
February 1, 1976 LA Clippers / Phoenix Suns Record confidence: Medium
LA Clippers Received
- Player John Shumate
- Draft Pick 1978 second-round pick (#41- Jerome Whitehead )
Phoenix Suns Received
- Player Gar Heard
- Draft Pick 1976 second-round pick (#30- Al Fleming )
LA Clippers
B+
Trade Analysis
Buffalo Braves received John Shumate; 1978 second-round pick (#41-Jerome Whitehead) and sent Gar Heard; 1976 second-round pick (#30-Al Fleming) in the 1976-02-01 transaction with Phoenix Suns. Structured retrospective estimate using realized player production, named draft outcomes, pick value, role, timing and asset depth. The comparison emphasizes realized production, named draft outcomes, role, timing and downstream asset value rather than reputation alone.