Posted by King1:

GF please tell me in this league right now averages 14 points 10 boards and shoots 55% from the field. Then tell mne how much money they are making. Dont worry it wont take you long to figure this out.

Posted by toodarkmark:

Posted by GKFv2:

Posted by King1:

GF please tell me in this league right now averages 14 points 10 boards and shoots 55% from the field. Then tell mne how much money they are making. Dont worry it wont take you long to figure this out.

David Lee is a product of the system. All the points he gets are off garbage baskets. He has no post up moves or outside shot and he plays no defense. Stats may be pretty but so were Zach's.

If he's a product of the system then why isn't Jared Jeffries having those numbers. Or Tim Thomas. Why isn't Q-Rich. Why is Chandler only averaging 5 rbds. And numbers don't reflect everything. D Lee has the heart of a champion, something Zach will NEVER have.

Better question, who would you rather have in his place, who would be on the books for 7-9 mil in 2010?

Tim Thomas could never rebound and Jeffries just sucks. Since when was Q-Brick expected to do anything but miss shots? Chandler plays SF, he's not going to get 10 rebounds per game. I don't doubt his great rebounding but that is ALL he has. Nothing else. Heart of a champion? How are we going to say such these things when this team has never even gotten to the playoffs?

The only way I pay Lee that kind of money is if we trade Eddy Curry by 2010. That's the only way. If we can trade Eddy, we can keep Lee. Who would I rather have? I don't know. I haven't thought of possible replacements for Lee. I read in today's Nwsday that Walsh turned down Kleiza for Lee. If the Nuggets were to take Eddy Curry and Lee for Kleiza, Steven Hunter, Chucky Atkins, and a 2nd rounder I would make that trade. Hunter and Atkins both will expire by 2010.

Posted by TMS:

if there's a team willing to give up a high lottery pick for Lee in a trade u have to take it.

Posted by toodarkmark:

Posted by TMS:

if there's a team willing to give up a high lottery pick for Lee in a trade u have to take it.

I disagree. This year's draft does not look that good, and if we want to get players to sign with us, would they rather play with a guy who's DOING it in the NBA, or the promise of some 19 year old who might have a hurt back and not play. Ive watched the NBA long enough to know having a high draft pick over a player who is one of the best rebounders in the game who has heart and is a leader is just not how you build championships.

Posted by toodarkmark:

Posted by TMS:

Posted by toodarkmark:

Posted by TMS:

if there's a team willing to give up a high lottery pick for Lee in a trade u have to take it.

I disagree. This year's draft does not look that good, and if we want to get players to sign with us, would they rather play with a guy who's DOING it in the NBA, or the promise of some 19 year old who might have a hurt back and not play. Ive watched the NBA long enough to know having a high draft pick over a player who is one of the best rebounders in the game who has heart and is a leader is just not how you build championships.

u don't think this draft is good? if u could trade him to a team right now that's contending to be a top 7 lottery slot this season u have a legitimate shot at a top notch prospect, & who knows, maybe even win the lottery & get a chance to take Blake Griffin... that kid's gonna be an absolute stud in the NBA... i wouldn't toss D Lee away for garbage but a top lottery pick is a big prize to get back in any trade & i would easily let D Lee go to get one, as much as i love the way he plays & how great of a teammate he is.

I am completely unimpressed with Blake Griffen. I've watched him play a few games and I don't see star written on him. And what is with this concept of a "chance" at the 1st pick. We had a great "chance" to get the #1 last year, and that worked out well.