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There have been plenty of questionable trades over the years, but what are the worst trades in NBA history? Today, we will look at five of the worst NBA trades ever.
Some of the greatest basketball players of all time have been involved in the worst trades in NBA history, with superstars like Kobe Bryant, Scottie Pippen and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar moving teams before going on to enjoy hugely successful careers.
Without further ado, here are five of the worst trades in NBA history.
Milwaukee Bucks Send Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Los Angeles Lakers
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spent six years with the Milwaukee Bucks, averaging 30 points, 14 rebounds and 3.3 blocks per game during his final season. However, when Abdul-Jabbar expressed his desire to leave the Midwest, the Bucks sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Junior Bridgeman, Elmore Smith and Dave Meyers.
While Bridgeman, Smith and Meyers faded into obscurity, Abdul-Jabbar became one of the greatest NBA players of all time. Not only did he fire the Lakers to five championships, but he also clinched the MVP award on six occasions. To this day, KAJ is the second-highest scorer in NBA history.
St. Louis Hawks Deal Bill Russell to Boston Celtics
Bill Russell was drafted by the St. Louis Hawks back in 1956, but was immediately traded to the Boston Celtics for Cliff Hagan and Ed Macauley. Of course, Hagan and Macauley enjoyed successful careers, but their achievements came nowhere near to Russell’s.
Across a remarkable 13-year career, Russell won a whopping 11 championships and five MVPs. He also featured in 12 All-Star teams, cementing his status among the basketball greats while rubbing salt into the wounds of the Hawks.
Los Angeles Lakers Snatch Kobe Bryant From Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets drafted Kobe Bryant directly out of high school in 1996, although a contractual dispute saw the Hornets trade Bryant to the Lakers soon after, with Vlade Divac moving in the opposite direction.
Sure, Divac was a good player, but he was nothing like Kobe. Across 20 memorable seasons with the Lakers, “The Black Mamba” chalked up five NBA championships, two Finals MVPs and one regular- season MVP. On top of that, he was an All-Star on no fewer than 18 occasions. Sorry, Hornets fans!
Portland Trail Blazers Trade Moses Malone
Following the merger between the ABA and NBA, a dispersal draft was held. The Portland Trail Blazers selected Moses Malone and the fifth overall pick, but they ended up holding onto Maurice Lucas, hoping that he would turn into a better player than Malone.
The Trail Blazers swiftly sent Malone to the Buffalo Braves, with the Braves dealing Malone to the Rockets soon after. As things stand, Malone finds himself 10th in the NBA’s all-time scoring charts and possesses three MVP awards.
Seattle Supersonics Send Scottie Pippen to Chicago Bulls
We all know that Michael Jordan was the star of the show for the Chicago Bulls throughout the team’s glory years, but Jordan and Chicago would not have enjoyed as much success if it weren’t for Scottie Pippen.
The Seattle Supersonics drafted Pippen with their fifth overall pick in 1987 before sending him to the Bulls, while Olden Polynice moved in the opposite direction. The rest, as they say, is history. Pippen went on to win six NBA championships and etch his name into basketball folklore.
