Who is the highest drafted NBA rookie to be traded during the season?

[servechilled81]

does anyone know who is the highest drafted rookie to be traded in their first season.

 

[statis22]

Billups? Favors?

Both drafted 3rd in their respective drafts. Can't remember any #1 or 2 picks traded off the top of my head though.

 

[dland24]

Chris Webber on draft day. #1 overall pick.

 

[krazy88s]

It's Webber. I think got a real long contract too

 

[servechilled81]

I mean during the season though, not draft night.  I was thinking about the Thomas Robinson trade and this came to mind

 

[Bert.]

Chris Webber on draft day. #1 overall pick.

draft trades dont count

 

[ggarvinxx3]

I think favors

 

[romedadude]

Billups? Favors?

Both drafted 3rd in their respective drafts. Can't remember any #1 or 2 picks traded off the top of my head though.

Yep, it's Billups & Favors

 

[dipsetgeneral]

Wait, where was Favors before Utah?

 

[adobecs4]

Wait, where was Favors before Utah?

New Jersey. 

 

[ai3plus1penny]

Chauncey was the third pick overal in '97 and he was traded during his rookie year..