Trade Verdicts
NBA Trade Verdict

76ers Edge

Philadelphia acquired George Wilson from Phoenix on January 20, 1969 for Jerry Chambers. Wilson gave the 76ers 105 regular-season games across the remainder of 1968-69 and the full 1969-70 season, averaging 5.5 points and 5.1 rebounds over his Philadelphia stay. Chambers was still serving in the U.S. Army when Phoenix acquired his rights, so he did not play for the Suns until 1969-70. He then appeared in 79 games at 8.3 points per game before Portland selected him in the 1970 expansion draft. Philadelphia received the longer and more productive total return, though Phoenix still got one useful scoring season.

January 20, 1969 Philadelphia 76ers / Phoenix Suns Record confidence: High

Philadelphia 76ers Received

Phoenix Suns Received

Philadelphia 76ers

B

Phoenix Suns

C+

Trade Analysis

Philadelphia Acquired George Wilson from Phoenix

The 76ers acquired George Wilson from the Suns on January 20, 1969 for Jerry Chambers. Both players eventually contributed NBA minutes to their new teams.

Wilson Gave Philadelphia the Longer Return

Wilson played 105 regular-season games for the 76ers across the remainder of 1968-69 and the full 1969-70 season, averaging 5.5 points and 5.1 rebounds during his Philadelphia stay.

Chambers Gave Phoenix One Useful Season

Chambers was serving in the U.S. Army when Phoenix acquired his rights, so he did not join the Suns until 1969-70. He then played 79 games at 8.3 points before Portland selected him in the 1970 expansion draft.

Philadelphia Wins on Total Duration and Production

Phoenix received a useful scoring season, so the trade was not one-sided. Philadelphia’s B versus Phoenix’s C+ reflects Wilson’s longer tenure and larger total contribution across the two-season window.

Final Verdict

76ers Edge — Philadelphia B, Phoenix C+. Philadelphia acquired George Wilson from Phoenix on January 20, 1969 for Jerry Chambers. Wilson gave the 76ers 105 regular-season games across the remainder of 1968-69 and the full 1969-70 season, averaging 5.5 points and 5.1 rebounds over his Philadelphia stay.

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