1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

David Lee is about to show the world that he is on Love's level

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Carl Herrera, Oct 31, 2013.

Tags:
Page 1 of 2
  1. Carl Herrera

    Carl Herrera Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2007
    Messages:
    45,153
    Likes Received:
    21,575
    Saw the GSW game last night. David Lee is noticeably slimmer, quicker and higher motor than he was last season. Reminds me of when Kevin Love became. Ore effective after slimming down.

    Lee is about to have a really good season.
     
    #1 Carl Herrera, Oct 31, 2013
  2. CCorn

    CCorn Member

    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2010
    Messages:
    22,308
    Likes Received:
    23,111
    With the bogut extension I wonder if he's not in their long term plans. They live and die by the 3, and I expect Barnes to be playing the 4 at the end of games.
     
    #2 CCorn, Oct 31, 2013
  3. heypartner

    heypartner Member

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 1999
    Messages:
    63,511
    Likes Received:
    59,008
    The title is really misleading to what you are saying -- which is that losing weight like Love did could be a indicator of Lee improving significantly, like Love did. Troll title??

    Maybe as a fantasy league player, since that game doesn't really penalize crappy defenders. And, ironically, don't his teams usually rebound better as a team with him on the bench.

    btw: he's shot 25, 3s his entire career. I'm not seeing the comparison to Love.
     
    #3 heypartner, Oct 31, 2013
  4. jedicro

    jedicro Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2008
    Messages:
    1,749
    Likes Received:
    51
    His title is in reference to a sort of Clutchfans meme.

    I was just surprised at the lack of innuendo...
     
    #4 jedicro, Oct 31, 2013
  5. YOLO

    YOLO Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2012
    Messages:
    46,688
    Likes Received:
    44,892
    David Lee will not be as good as Kevin Love
     
    #5 YOLO, Oct 31, 2013
  6. King901

    King901 Member

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2008
    Messages:
    1,614
    Likes Received:
    243
    Is he shootin the 3 now?
     
    #6 King901, Oct 31, 2013
  7. YOLO

    YOLO Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2012
    Messages:
    46,688
    Likes Received:
    44,892
    has he even hit a clutch shot yet
     
    #7 YOLO, Oct 31, 2013
  8. what

    what Member

    Joined:
    Dec 4, 2003
    Messages:
    14,620
    Likes Received:
    2,587
    Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
     
    #8 what, Oct 31, 2013
  9. jtr

    jtr Member

    Joined:
    Dec 4, 2011
    Messages:
    7,470
    Likes Received:
    275
    NO! NO! NO! My eyes are bleeding. Not another player X is on player Y's level post.
     
    #9 jtr, Oct 31, 2013
  10. FLASH21

    FLASH21 Heart O' Champs

    Joined:
    Jun 21, 2008
    Messages:
    13,781
    Likes Received:
    5,722
    Or..........

    [​IMG]
     
    #10 FLASH21, Oct 31, 2013
  11. ItalianRocket

    ItalianRocket Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2013
    Messages:
    895
    Likes Received:
    27
    [youtube]kT8kTZj4cak[/youtube]


    Nuff said
     
    #11 ItalianRocket, Oct 31, 2013
    1 person likes this.
  12. Zoplicone

    Zoplicone Member

    Joined:
    Feb 23, 2013
    Messages:
    4,903
    Likes Received:
    3,863
    Dmo won't ever be on Lee's level.
    :grin: sorry. Had to
     
    #12 Zoplicone, Oct 31, 2013
  13. Crutch City

    Crutch City Member

    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2012
    Messages:
    374
    Likes Received:
    97
    Or........

    [​IMG]
     
    #13 Crutch City, Oct 31, 2013
  14. FoOLiSh_AzN

    FoOLiSh_AzN Member

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2008
    Messages:
    2,131
    Likes Received:
    57
    GSW is fun to watch, David Lee is really good around the basket even tho the guy is only like 6ft7. He did look really good yestarday, Warriors were missing him last season with against the Spurs. Warriors are NOT better without Lee. I watched 70 something Warriors games last season, I know how important Lee is to the Warriors, Harrison Barnes CANNOT play a full season at the PF spot. He can play some games and minutes depending on teams/lineups.

    Off topic: Klay Thompson went off for 38 points.
     
    #14 FoOLiSh_AzN, Oct 31, 2013
  15. Pieman2005

    Pieman2005 Member

    Joined:
    Sep 30, 2009
    Messages:
    4,070
    Likes Received:
    188
    Lee is a great rebounder, has a good mid range shot, decent FT shooter. If he was a Rocket, you guys would be obsessed with him - saying he's a borderline superstar. But since he's not a Rocket, we have to listen to how he's not that good because his defense is bad. :rolleyes:
     
    #15 Pieman2005, Oct 31, 2013
  16. heypartner

    heypartner Member

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 1999
    Messages:
    63,511
    Likes Received:
    59,008
    Hey now....over half the BBS ripped into Kevin Martin when the guy was a 24ppg scorer. Don't say we don't criticize our own stars. No one said Martin was a superstar.

    Same applies to David Lee. He is "Fool's Gold" just like Kevin Martin. Sounds like you haven't watched him play much. He's nothing but a Fantasy League Player. Do not underestimate how much people on the bbs will abuse a Rockets player who plays zero defense.

    In real life, he's a minus player. Even GSW rebounds better with him off the court than on it.
     
    #16 heypartner, Oct 31, 2013
  17. Pieman2005

    Pieman2005 Member

    Joined:
    Sep 30, 2009
    Messages:
    4,070
    Likes Received:
    188
    "Over half the BBS ripped into Kevin Martin when the guy was a 24ppg scorer"

    Okay I agree with you there! That's a good point!

    However I don't agree with David Lee being an empty player. He's hard nosed and can stretch the floor, he's a good fit for GSW
     
    #17 Pieman2005, Oct 31, 2013
  18. heypartner

    heypartner Member

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 1999
    Messages:
    63,511
    Likes Received:
    59,008
    You have it backwards. You mean GSW is a good fit for Lee. Trust me. Go to google and do a search for this.

    golden state plays better without lee

    Lee, like Martin, isn't a good fit for anyone, especially when you measure him against his contract.
     
    #18 heypartner, Oct 31, 2013
  19. FoOLiSh_AzN

    FoOLiSh_AzN Member

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2008
    Messages:
    2,131
    Likes Received:
    57
    You obviously don't watch the warriors play, don't just look at stats, he's the only guy who can score inside consistantly and get the the foul line now that J. Jack is gone. The way they were winning last season without Lee was banking on their outside shooting, and once spurs figured out to close out on their shooters and make them attack/drive in, it was pretty much over. And the rebounding being better, I don't buy into that, their pace of the might have been faster so more shots and rebounds. Bogut and Lee are hands down their best rebounders.
     
    #19 FoOLiSh_AzN, Oct 31, 2013
  20. Pieman2005

    Pieman2005 Member

    Joined:
    Sep 30, 2009
    Messages:
    4,070
    Likes Received:
    188
    I don't want to google "golden stat plays better without lee".. there's also articles and "stats" out there that claim Kobe is better than Jordan and Duncan is better than Olajuwon.

    I think we can agree to disagree.

    I'll give you this those: Like Kevin Martin, Lee is someone you don't want to build around. But he is a good piece to the team.

    Did I like KMart as our #1 option? Hell no! Would I mind him being on this team right now as a #3? Sure! He's perfect for that specific role!

    Build a team around David Lee = fail

    Have him as one of your many pieces = can be successful
     
    #20 Pieman2005, Oct 31, 2013
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page

Style
ClutchFans Dark

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Rockets Content

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now