NBA Trade Verdict
Lakers Win
Buffalo Braves earned a modest hindsight edge over Los Angeles Lakers in the 1978-06-07 exchange, with Tom Abernethy providing the better overall return.
June 7, 1978 LA Clippers / Los Angeles Lakers Record confidence: Medium
LA Clippers Received
- Player Tom Abernethy
Los Angeles Lakers Received
- Draft Pick 1978 second-round pick (#38- Lew Massey )
Trade Analysis
Buffalo Braves received Tom Abernethy and sent 1978 second-round pick (#38-Lew Massey) in the 1978-06-07 transaction with Los Angeles Lakers. 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.