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Has Trading the First Overall Pick in the NBA Draft Fared Well Historically?

By Curtis Rafter

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge (left) has some potential deals to look into. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge (left) has some potential deals to look into. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot walks off the stage after being selected as the number twenty-four overall pick to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot walks off the stage after being selected as the number twenty-four overall pick to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /

Number Six

To the 1986 Cleveland Cavaliers – The First Pick (Brad Daugherty)

To the 1986 Philadelphia 76ers – Roy Hinson and Cash

There’s actually not that much to say about this move.

The Cavaliers acquired Brad Daugherty, a guy who’d end up averaging close to 20 and 10 for the duration of his career. He was a named an all-star five times and ultimately had his number retired in the Q.

On the other hand, Roy Hinson only played 105 games for the 76ers, posting a career-worst 13 points per game. He was traded by the 76ers only a few seasons after his acquisition.

As for the cash, who knows of its fate. All I can say for sure is that Daugherty beats out Hinson with respect to their numbers, and with respect to their overall impact on their teams.

Philly messed up on this one.

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