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

Foolish Azn

Spurs didn't beat GSW because Lee was out. Spurs beat GAW because Spurs are just too good to beat them shorthanded

If you don't think Duncan would have destroyed Lee and made GSW go small regardless, you are seriously overrating Lee

And yes, I do watch them. I've had GSW on my league pass pick 5 list ever since they got Curry

 

I disagree. Under the new CBA, Lee's overpaid $15M/year contract is detrimental to the success of any team. His win production projects him to be is around $7-8M. That $7-8M cap space WASTED!

 

Heypartner

I think you are underrating David Lee. He is no superstar, we all know that, and he might not even be an all star talent. But he is the warriors 2nd best player. Some nights you have guys like Barnes with 20, Thompson gives you 30. But consistently Lee with give you consistent 18-10. That's not easy. Also he is the guy that scores inside, and gets to the free throw line. Warriors can't just shoot 3's all day, Lee gives them that mix.

Do i think he is overpaid? YES, but warriors are not better without Lee, unless they could trade for Kevin Love, Chris Bosh or someone that caliber.

 

I agree that he is overpaid

 

uh no..Lee has already reached his ceiling and that's arguably an all star.

 

It doesn't matter if you can score 18 pts on 57% if your D is so bad you make Omer Asik look like MJ with the ball. IMHO you can get away with bad defenders at the SG and PG spots, but the PFs have some of the deadliest scorers in the NBA including LBJ when he get serious so you're basically giving the other team's best players permission to score as much as they want.

Since he's paired with a really good defender in Bogut he's somewhat decent but no way is he near an allstar nor is he worth his current 15M salary.

 

Lee is already on Love's level...

 

Whatever level you thought Kevin Love is suppose to be on, he looks like he's going to be one level above that.

Calling it now. Kevin Love to Houston Rockets in 2015. :grin:

 

David Lee actually posted a positive, +1.1 DEFENSIVE RAPM last year.

I'm not saying he's a great defender, far from it. But if we are continuosly saying some guys are good defenders(i.e. Omer Asik) because of RAPM, let's at least be consistent.

He' s a good (defensive) rebounder, let's not forget that, that's a pretty big part of effective defense.

 

Love just destroyed Ibaka tonight, Love on our squad fits too well. We would avg 110+ and lead the league in rebounds.

 

It's really hard to put together a good team overpaying that much. Not every team can have steph curry for 10 million.

 

You do realize RAPM is a fantasy league stat. It was invented to help win fantasy leagues. No coaches or GMs consider this

It's a stat to tell fantasy league GMs what to expect statwise from a player vs the average NBA replacement player

It's not a real stat. It's only meant to help you win a fantasy league. And I might also note, fantasy leagues do not include the playoffs

 

damn lol Warriors are killing the 3-0 76ers...wow 35 point lead?!....

I still don't get how people say Warriors are better without Lee, Harrison Barnes is injured right now...im guessing people going to say warriors are better without Barnes? lol

Dont always look at stats...watch the games.

 

sorry for sounding like an a-hole, just fun debate nothing personal, I just love the warriors as much as i love the rockets

warriors vs rockets western finals this year!