NBA Trade Verdict
Knicks Win
New York acquired James Bailey from Spurs for 1986 third round pick (#48-Forrest McKenzie); cash. New York ultimately received the stronger realized value.
October 24, 1984 New York Knicks / San Antonio Spurs Record confidence: Medium
New York Knicks Received
- Player James Bailey
San Antonio Spurs Received
- Draft Pick 1986 third round pick (#48-Forrest McKenzie)
- Cash cash
Trade Analysis
New York acquired James Bailey and sent 1986 third round pick (#48-Forrest McKenzie); cash. New York ultimately received the stronger realized value. The grade emphasizes realized player impact, pick outcomes, roster fit and asset cost rather than assuming the Knicks or the other team would have made identical downstream draft choices. For lower-profile historical deals, confidence is intentionally conservative because archival detail and transaction mechanics are thinner than for modern trades.