Best NBA Trade of all time
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For NBA fans, we understand how important drafting and trading is. A smart trader can turn a playoff team into a championship team. Here are some of the most memorable NBA trades of all time.
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1.
Garnett and Allen to Celtics
They were the original modern big three: Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett. They formed a formidable unit both offensively and defensively. They would go on to make two NBA finals appearances, winning one.
20 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
2.
Steve Francis to Magic
Tracy McGrady was the franchise player, all-star, and led the league in scoring. However, he play quickly went down from there as he was hit by injuries. The trade also allowed the Magic to get to terrible that they would win the lottery and draft Dwight Howard.
19 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
3.
Lebron to the Heat
In probably one of the most hyped off seasons of all time, the Heat landed one of the greatest players of our generation and teamed him up with another future hall of famer Dwane Wade.
18 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
4.
Billups to Denver
Iverson just wasn’t cutting it for Denver, but Billups brought to them that solid point guard play that they’ve been looking for.
17 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
5.
Shaq to Miami
Shaq was quickly fading from his former greatness, but he still had enough left in the tank to help lead the Miami Heat to win a championship.
16 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
6.
Webber to Philly
15 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
7.
Iverson to Denver
14 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
8.
Mo Williams to Cleveland
13 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
9.
Bibby to Atlanta
12 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
10.
Kid to Nets
11 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
11.
Rasheed Wallace to Pistons
10 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
12.
Dikembe Mutombo to Sixers
9 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
13.
Mark Jackson to Pacers
8 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
14.
Jeff Honack to Jazz
7 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
15.
Baron Davis to Warriors
6 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
16.
Sam Cassell to Milwaukee
5 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
17.
Brent Barry to Heat
4 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
18.
Jason Kid to Mavericks
3 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
19.
Steve Nash to Phoenix
2 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
20.
Richard Hamilton to Pistons
1 point - added 13 years ago by kris -
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