The HRR NBA Trade Analyses Archive

October 27, 1997: "Mark Price Goes to Orlando"

The Golden State Warriors acquired G Brian Shaw and F David Vaughn from the Orlando Magic in exchange for G Mark Price.

Notes:

• • 1997 - 98 Salaries:

    Brian Shaw, Golden St.: $3.75 M

    David Vaughn, G. State: $326 K

    Mark Price, Orlando: $4.09 M

    Who got the better of the deal?

    Golden State.

    Why?

    Throughout the pre - season the Magic looked like Penny and 11 other guys.  No one else could deliver consistent point production. Acquiring Mark Price helps alleviate that problem.  He is one of the top 3 point shooters in league history.  The Magic lost their 3 point ability when they traded Dennis Scott for Derek Harper.

    "Mark shoots the ball extremely well," coach Chuck Daly said. "His addition will give us increased depth in the backcourt.  And he has the ability to score, which has been a deficiency of ours."

    Golden State has wanted to rid itself of the three point guard monster of Price, B.J. Armstrong, and Bimbo Coles since February. Acquiring Shaw gives the Warriors more size in the backcourt as well as versatility.

    ``Mark did a very good job for us,'' Coach P.J. Carlesimo said after practice Monday. ``But we have not liked the situation with the three point guards from Day 1.”

    Shaw, 6’6”, can back up Latrell Sprewell at the big guard and also run the offense.

    With the Warriors inconsistent production from the small forward spot (Donyell Marshell), head coach P. J. Carlesimo may be forced to play Sprewell at small forward, Shaw running the offense, and Armstrong as the shooter.

    The Warriors gained salary cap flexibility with the trade plus another big forward in David Vaughn who will add to their front court flexibility which could possibly lead to more trades.