David Lee

by Shiny Porpoise on Dec 28, 2011 5:49 PM EST

I believe Golden State regrets giving David Lee such a huge contract. In fact, I heard rumors (just rumors) that they were going to amnesty him. We could offer them a reset.

Jermaine O'Neal, Avery Bradley, Chris Wilcox and a 1st round pick for David Lee

This is a move that would seriously improve our chances of getting somewhere in the playoffs this year since Lee is hardwired to crash the boards. He's not known for playing defense but O'Neal can barely tie his own shoes at this point. Secondly, even with Lee's contract, the Celts should still be under the cap for 2012, which means they can use full MLE on someone. I'm of the belief that we're not getting a max contract guy anyway. So when KG checks out, we'll still have Rondo, full MLE (a shooting guard probably - I doubt we'll be able to afford any big guys worth having), Paul Pierce, Jeff Green, Brandon Bass and David Lee to work with. Definitely a playoff team.

What does Golden State get out of this? A do-over. Without Lee on the books, they'll have a shot at a max contract player in 2012. Furthermore, I have a feeling they'll try to flip Monta Ellis for a power forward/center by the time the trade deadline rolls around. They've got Brandon Rush and Klay Thompson behind him at shooting guard - both recently acquired. If they can get a big to replace Lee, the trade becomes sort of a no-brainer, unless of course they can get a better package from someone else. But who else would be willing to take on Lee's contract? Ainge has always been a David Lee fan... me too by the way.

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i like the idea

but David Lee has an 11.6M contract while JO and Bradley combined around 8M. Wilcox cannot be traded until March. It needs another team or this won’t work. 11rebs and 20pts per game for his contract size is actually quite a steal so IDK if what you heard is true.

by elvyn on Dec 28, 2011 6:07 PM EST reply actions

No Wilcox Then

I doubt Wilcox’s absence would be a dealbreaker for GS. He’s just a detail. The main dish is O’Neal, Bradley (and his “potential”…) and a 1st round pick for Lee. I agree that 20/11 is worth 11.6 mil/year. I think GS’s regret is over the length of the contract which was originally 6 or 7 years. Doesn’t bother me though. There is no history of primetime free agents choosing Boston. Garnett and Allen were both dragged here through trades.

by Shiny Porpoise on Dec 28, 2011 7:42 PM EST reply actions

I like Lee but...

He’s another undersized center.. We need someone bigger so teams like the heat won’t abuse us in the paint..

by Rany on Dec 28, 2011 8:19 PM EST reply actions

size

does not matter when you got skill. look at wilt chamberlain, ben wallace, carl landry outscoring and outrebounding a taller kg.

by kheldar52077 on Dec 29, 2011 7:09 AM EST up reply actions

wilt was 7 feet tall lol

by Whetzell on Dec 29, 2011 2:36 PM EST up reply actions

maybe you meant bill russell?

by Whetzell on Dec 29, 2011 2:37 PM EST up reply actions

boston has trouble attracting free agents because: 1. Garnett has ticked off so many people with his trash talk that no STAR wants to deal with it (minus PP and RA who made it work). and 2. Doc’s ‘system" on offense is too rigid – you would have to replace Ray and Garnett with guys like Monta Ellis and Lamar Odom, and let Rondo push the ball every time. on another note- why do we keep talking about a big center when no quality ones are available? Would do us no good against Miami (see JO) or Chicago who play faster and don’t have post scorers. we need to be quicker, and able to create to beat the best teams in the playoffs- its all about match-ups (like us and LA in 2008- faster vs bigger, and who won)

by P stoff on Dec 28, 2011 11:30 PM EST reply actions

i like lee but i wouldnt trade a 1st round pick for him

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by lohaus#54 on Dec 28, 2011 11:56 PM EST reply actions

it would kill us this summer we need the money

by Whetzell on Dec 29, 2011 2:36 PM EST reply actions

why not?

You get a guaranteed 20/10 guy for a possible 20/10 guy. That’s a pretty good gamble.

by KY Celts fan on Dec 29, 2011 4:49 PM EST up reply actions

I Like Lee...

But as a former Bay Area resident, the warriors are my second team so I follow them. Lee fits in well with GC. His game works well with Curry and Ellis. I don’t think we have anything they want. They have started to play defense this year and they have great perimeter shooters and two players who can create their own shot, and Rush coming off the bench. We would have to send them a legitimate big who is an improvement on Lee, but we don’t have that. They might do it for Pierce

They have the best team that they’ve had in years and they will improve as he season goes on.
This deal makes no sense for GS…

by Kelvin Upshaw on Dec 29, 2011 3:50 PM EST reply actions

Pierce for Lee idea

I wish Pierce was tradeable as he’s probably the most marketable of the Big 3 but I’m sure there’s no way Celts ownership would let him go for a non-superstar/franchise player. Besides, GS is already pretty well stocked at the wing position with Wright and Rush. Of course, Pierce beats the hell out of both of those guys… Good to hear from someone who actually watches Warriors games. They looked alrite last night – game was on NBA TV.

by Shiny Porpoise on Dec 29, 2011 3:58 PM EST reply actions