Otis Birdsong Trade History

2 trades, 1976–1981.

1. September 10, 1976 — KCK ↔ NYN

   The Kansas City Kings traded Tiny Archibald to the New York Nets for Jim Eakins

   • Tiny Archibald: KCK → NYN
   • Jim Eakins: NYN → KCK
   • Brian Taylor: NYN → KCK
   • 1978 draft pick (Otis Birdsong was later selected): NYN → KCK — became Otis Birdsong
   • 1979 draft pick (Phil Ford was later selected): NYN → KCK — became Phil Ford

2. June 8, 1981 — KCK ↔ NJN

   The Kansas City Kings traded Otis Birdsong and a 1981 2nd round draft pick ( Ste

   • Otis Birdsong: KCK → NJN
   • 1983 draft pick (Steve Lingenfelter was later selected): KCK → NJN — became Steve Lingenfelter
   • Cliff Robinson: NJN → KCK

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