The Philadelphia 76ers sent center Clemon Johnson...
The Philadelphia 76ers sent center Clemon Johnson and a No. 1 draft pick to the Seattle SuperSonics for center Tim McCormick and forward Danny Vranes.
Johnson, an eight-year NBA veteran who has suffered from back problems in the last two seasons, has a career average of 6.61 points and 5.0 rebounds. He played as a backup center during his 3 1/2-year Philadelphia stint, which included the 76ers’ 1982-83 championship season.
Along with Johnson, the SuperSonics got the 76ers’ No. 1 pick for 1989.
Vranes, 27, at 6 feet 8 and 210 pounds, has developed a reputation for aggressiveness and intimidation during his five years in the league, 76er spokesman Harvey Pollack said.
Last year, Vranes averaged 3.8 points and 3.5 rebounds; he has a career average of 6 points and 4.4 rebounds, Pollack said. He was the fifth pick in the 1981 draft.
McCormick, 24, 6 feet 11 and 240 pounds, was the 12th player chosen in the 1984 draft. Last year, he averaged 8.8 points and 5.2 rebounds.
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