When the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a protected first-round pick (which became Joan Beringer), the trade was much maligned. The Wolves were coming off their first conference finals appearance in 20 years, and Towns was viewed as a much better player than Randle.
However, this trade has worked out perfectly for the Wolves, who went on to make another conference finals appearance with Randle. Furthermore, the Wolves were able to re-sign Naz Reid due to Randle's contract. Likewise, Randle was signed to a three-year $100 million contract this offseason; he makes $25 million less annually than Towns.