2017 NBA Manifesto
David Lee
PF, 6’9, 245lbs, 34 years old, 12 years of experience
Playing 79 games and picking up his offensive rebounding rate back to the level of his younger days, Lee was effective in his bench role and very good value for a minimum salary player. His per-minute numbers were in line with his career to date; only the role was smaller. Shooting a massive 70% at the rim, Lee made shots, rebounded shots, moved the ball, moved off the ball, cut to the basket, found cutters to the basket, and did plenty of offset the fact that opponents target him defensively. Turns out it’s not all about wingspan and shooting range.
Player Plan: Entering free agency after declining a player option for the minimum, knowing full well he can get that again any time. Quite fairly. Should probably join the Rockets, but a worthy returnee if he wants, despite injury.
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PF, 6’9, 245lbs, 34 years old, 12 years of experience
Playing 79 games and picking up his offensive rebounding rate back to the level of his younger days, Lee was effective in his bench role and very good value for a minimum salary player. His per-minute numbers were in line with his career to date; only the role was smaller. Shooting a massive 70% at the rim, Lee made shots, rebounded shots, moved the ball, moved off the ball, cut to the basket, found cutters to the basket, and did plenty of offset the fact that opponents target him defensively. Turns out it’s not all about wingspan and shooting range.
Player Plan: Entering free agency after declining a player option for the minimum, knowing full well he can get that again any time. Quite fairly. Should probably join the Rockets, but a worthy returnee if he wants, despite injury.