NBA Trade Verdict
Suns Win
On June 22, 1979, the Phoenix Suns acquired 1979 first-round pick (#22-Kyle Macy); 1980 third-round pick (#59-John Campbell) from the Washington Wizards in exchange for rights to Steve Malovic.
June 22, 1979 Phoenix Suns / Washington Wizards Record confidence: High
Phoenix Suns Received
- Draft Pick 1979 first round pick (#22-Kyle Macy)
- Draft Pick 1980 third round pick (#59-John Campbell)
Washington Wizards Received
- Rights rights to Steve Malovic
Trade Analysis
Phoenix turned the rights to Steve Malovic into the first-round pick used on Kyle Macy plus another pick. Macy became a long-term starting guard and important playoff contributor, while Malovic never delivered comparable NBA value. The draft conversion produced a clear Suns win.