NBA Trade Verdict
Suns Win
On May 8, 1969, the Phoenix Suns acquired Paul Silas from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Gary Gregor; 1970 first-round pick (#16-Gary Freeman).
May 8, 1969 Atlanta Hawks / Phoenix Suns Record confidence: High
Atlanta Hawks Received
- Player Gary Gregor
- Draft Pick 1970 first-round pick (#16-Gary Freeman)
Phoenix Suns Received
- Player Paul Silas
Phoenix Suns
A+
Trade Analysis
Phoenix acquired Paul Silas for Gary Gregor and the first-round asset that became Gary Freeman. Silas delivered All-Star and All-Defensive production and became a foundational early Suns piece, while the outgoing assets never approached his impact. It remains one of the franchise’s defining early wins.