The ONLY 1st Place Team to Trade Their Star! ππ€―
Did the Atlanta Hawks commit the ultimate NBA sin? π
In 1994, the Hawks sat in 1st Place in the East. They had the best record and a legit title shot. Then, they did the unthinkable: they traded franchise icon Dominique Wilkins midseason. π€―
To this day, it is the ONLY time a first-place team has traded its leading scorer after the All-Star break. Was it for a superstar? No. It was for Danny Manning (who left just months later). π
Watch the full episode for the deepest dive into NBA trade history: https://youtu.be/UHvNgoy7vrI
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Is this officially the worst trade in NBA history⦠or are fans overreacting?
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Never understood this trade at all! Killed my guy Nique career