10. Rockets acquire point guard Kenny Smith from Hawks - 9/28/90
Rockets acquire: G Kenny Smith, G Roy Marble
Hawks acquire: G John Lucas, C Tim McCormick
We kick our Top 10 series off with a name you might not have expected given the rich lore of the Houston Rockets franchise, but one who earned his spot in team history with clutch play, sharpshooting from deep, and the hardware to back it up.
On September 28, 1990, the Rockets traded shattered guard John Lucas, who was useless at that point in his career, along with center Tim McCormick to the Atlanta Hawks for guards Kenny Smith and Roy Marble.