Clippers Win
Los Angeles Clippers won the 1991-02-20 trade with Oklahoma City Thunder in hindsight: Olden Polynice; 1991 first-round pick (#22-LeRon Ellis); 1993 or 1994 first-round pick (1994 #27-Brooks Thompson) produced the stronger realized return than Benoit Benjamin.
LA Clippers Received
- Player Olden Polynice
- Draft Pick 1991 first-round pick (#22- LeRon Ellis )
- Draft Pick 1993 or 1994 first-round pick (1994 #27- Brooks Thompson )
Oklahoma City Thunder Received
- Player Benoit Benjamin
LA Clippers
Trade Analysis
The Clippers moved Benoit Benjamin for Olden Polynice and two first-rounders. Polynice supplied starting-center value and the picks added meaningful control, giving Los Angeles the stronger package. The transaction sent Benoit Benjamin to Oklahoma City Thunder and brought Olden Polynice; 1991 first-round pick (#22-LeRon Ellis); 1993 or 1994 first-round pick (1994 #27-Brooks Thompson) into the Clippers franchise. The separation in realized player impact and downstream draft value is large enough to support a clear Clippers-side win. The grade reflects the actual role, longevity and downstream asset value produced after the trade, while still recognizing the roster and competitive-window logic that existed when the transaction was made.