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Post/Poll: David Lee Sign-and-Trade?

by Ed (dfjmed) on Sep 17, 2009 12:36 AM CDT

I've been keeping my eye on David Lee for a bit. He has yet to be picked up by anyone, and has not been resigned by the Knicks. This article from AOL Fanhouse (via SBN) stated the following: "Nothing is done yet, but we're talking,'' Lee's agent, Mark Bartelstein, said Tuesday in an interview with FanHouse about his client. "There are still some sign-and-trade scenarios that are being discussed or going back to the Knicks.'' And later, A source close to the situation said Lee has no interest in returning to the Knicks for an amount equal to his $2.7 million qualifying offer. In order to get Lee, who averaged 16.0 points and 11.7 rebounds last season, into training camp on time, New York would need to offer a one-year deal worth a good bit more. Lee is 26 years old, last year made $1,788,033, shot 54% from the field, 75% from the line, averaged 11.8 boards, 2.1 assists, and 16 points per game. Should we be ineterested? A one year deal for a few expiring contracts? Your thoughts, please.

Update: Knicks give Lee one-year, $7 million deal. (via Yahoo Sports, 9/24/09)

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Should the Spurs pursue David Lee?

Yes

84 votes

No

43 votes

127 votes | Poll has closed

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No. Dude is overrated, and doesn’t play defense. He’s a great player in fantasy leagues, but wouldn’t fit in SA.

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by Tim C. on Sep 17, 2009 3:05 AM CDT reply actions

Really? Without a stain of objectivity running through my mind, I voted “yes,” for the mere fact that he’s a double-double threat and he reminds me of Bruce Lee.

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by theonlyromeo on Sep 17, 2009 4:19 AM CDT up reply actions

I agree with Rikiddo David Lee is overatted and he wouldn’t fit in SA. He has never been know for his defense and beside right now we dont need a big man who can score we need a big man who can defend. That why we signed Ratliff and McDyess.

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by Manu-20 on Sep 19, 2009 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions

Eh, if the Spurs could get him for cheap, it would definitely be worth considering. That being said, they already have a player with an equivalent skill set in Blair.

by Neuwaldegg on Sep 17, 2009 7:59 AM CDT reply actions

by spursfan87 on Sep 17, 2009 10:15 AM CDT reply actions

He’s definitely talented but he doesn’t play defense. What are we gonna do with him? I’d rather have Blair getting development with minutes off the bench.

But I guess if he has a cheap contract then why not?

by Rich Town on Sep 17, 2009 3:18 PM CDT reply actions

Ugh yea.

Matt Bonner for David Lee straight up. Where do I sign?

by JaySo on Sep 18, 2009 3:01 PM CDT reply actions

Throw in Finley to sweeten the deal?

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Sep 18, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions

I don't think we need anything else added to this team

the only thing we actually need is for Manu and Duncan to stay healthy. All the other pieces are in place for a 5th. championship.

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by KA1Z3R on Sep 20, 2009 9:21 AM CDT reply actions

Lee for who?

Admittedly the Knicks are suffering from a serious case of turmoil. The hopes of nailing James next year seems to have blinded the NY front office. If I were James, I doubt if I would want to play for the Knicks with the problems they have. So why would they give up Lee for the likes of Bonner. I don’t think so. Besides Lee doesn’t fill a need for San Antonio now. Granted he is a good player, but he plays the four spot a strength position now with the additions of McDyess,
Blair and Haislip. I’m betting RC stands pat on this and hasn’t even approached Pop for his opinion.

by jimjule on Sep 20, 2009 3:10 PM CDT reply actions

Negative on this deal. We don’t need him, if Pop wanted him they would have gotten the deal done a long time ago. Plus homey is asking for money that we just don’t have to give him

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by bj1der on Sep 20, 2009 6:56 PM CDT reply actions