Bonn1997 wrote:

Jmpasq wrote:

Sinix wrote:I would be absolutely amazed if the pistons were interested in this deal. I'll take a late first for Lee. 12 would be insane value. Doesn't seem realistic.

Lee is maybe worth a pick in the 25-30 range not the 12th. What im seeing from Golden State I see no reason the Knicks should have players like Lee on the roster. The Knicks should be building for 3 years from now. Hopefully we can compete with Boston. We should be looking to take on bad contracts for draft picks thats it. Trade the malcontnt KP and reset the clock, its going to take that long this team is a frickin mess.

Even that is iffy to me though it's possible. If I were a GM, I'd expect to get more production out of pick 25 and $11 mil per year in players I signed than $12 mil per year on Lee. Maybe a win-now team with no chance of cap space any time soon would do your trade though.

If I was a GM I wouldnt give up a pick for him. Maybe one in the 50's, just saying a team that has problem signing free agents might consider his 12 million a good contract. Lee is an ok player but Im not giving up const controlled assets for him.

yellowboy90 wrote:

Bonn1997 wrote:

yellowboy90 wrote:

fishmike wrote:lets look at the reverse. If you need a guy who shoots the 3 with the best in the league, is a solid defender, has a history of making teams better he's traded too, good lockerroom guy, moves the ball, plays mistake free basketball... I mean if you need a vet and your Det who do you target? Afflalo? A guy like Evan Turner? Allan Crabbe? Those guys make Lee's deal look awesome. Look at this draft... who in the #12 range is going to help them right away? Lee may not be a star but he's a very good NBA player.

You overrate Lee. He makes teams better yet gets traded by every team he plays for almost. He shoots the 3 great but doesn't shoot it enough. His defense is getting worse and he doesn't get close defensive possessions with steals or rebounds. Lee is a mediocre aging vet that teams date but never fall in loves with.

Agreed. He'd be a nice role player on a $6 mil per year salary. You can't give him 8 figures though. He doesn't bring enough. Detroit's not good enough to have the kind of short-term mindset Fish was suggesting anyway. I really don't think any team is giving up a lottery pick for Lee unless we're taking back something terrible or giving up more.

Hey, if he can do it more power to him. I definitely think he should try to attack other coaches/GMs because they seem to bad decision makers when it comes to personnel and trades.

did you guys read what I wrote? It was a question not a statement. It doesnt matter if I overrate Lee or not. ITs what Det thinks about him, but thats not the point either... who is the player they should target instead of Lee?