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NBA Trade Deadline 2016: 5 worst trades of all-time

By Rob Wolkenbrod

PHOENIX - JUNE 1: Joe Johnson #2 of the Phoenix Suns walks on the court during the final moments of their loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2005 NBA Playoffs at America West Arena on June 1, 2005 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Spurs defeated the Suns 101-95, winning the series 4-1 and will advance to the NBA Finals. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHOENIX - JUNE 1: Joe Johnson #2 of the Phoenix Suns walks on the court during the final moments of their loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2005 NBA Playoffs at America West Arena on June 1, 2005 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Spurs defeated the Suns 101-95, winning the series 4-1 and will advance to the NBA Finals. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 23: Baron Davis
LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 23: Baron Davis /

4) New Orleans Hornets trade Baron Davis to the Golden State Warriors for Dale Davis and Speedy Claxton

Before Baron Davis’ body broke down to the point where he became a third-string point guard for the New York Knicks, the UCLA product was an above-average player. He starred for the Charlotte Hornets during their final three seasons before the team moved to New Orleans for the 2002-03 season.

Davis battled through injuries during his time in NOLA, though, leading to the Hornets by giving him away at the NBA Trade Deadline.

So in 2005, the Hornets sent him to the Golden State Warriors for Dale Davis and Speedy Claxton. Not even a draft pick included — just those players.

Claxton only played a combined 87 games with the Hornets before leaving after the 2005-06 season. Davis never stepped onto the court for the team and only played two more seasons before retiring.

As for Davis, he would go on to lead the “We Believe” Warriors team that defeated the No. 1 seed Dallas Mavericks in 2007. He also put up over 20 PPG in his final two seasons before leaving via free agency.

This was a terrible trade for the Hornets, who reaped no benefits of acquiring assets. No young players were acquired and they couldn’t even pick up a draft pick. They probably would want a redo if this trade could be redone.

Next: No. 3 Joe Johnson to the Suns

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