It's the Lee Trade that keeps on giving

by StarksMiddleFinger on Jul 21, 2010 6:06 PM EDT

I think it's safe to say that we're all sad to see David Lee go, and we're all happy with what we got in return (Randolph, Azubuike, Turiaf).

However, I just learned today that the Knicks also received the Warriors second round picks for 2012 and 2013.

You can read it here: http://www.theknicksblog.com/2010/07/21/knicks-received-2-second-round-picks-in-the-lee-trade/

Maybe you guys already heard this, but it was news to me.

This is good because even if Donnie can't find a gem (a guy with Landry for his middle name perhaps?) these picks would be attractive to a small market team looking for financial relief (because second rounders don't get guaranteed contracts). Donnie could possibly turn them into a first round pick, or something. Anyway, the David Lee trade is looking like more of a steal everyday.

Oh and I'm sure we're all wishing David Lee the best recovery possible with his injured finger. Get well soon Dave.

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Dave's finna be out 4-6 weeks.

Yikes.

"He's the straw that makes the drink go."

by Thelonious Dunk on Jul 21, 2010 6:26 PM EDT reply actions

I still can't believe how great a person David Lee is going to the Knicks security guard's funeral to pay his respects...

David Lee is a hero to me!

by ap3604 on Jul 21, 2010 6:30 PM EDT reply actions

Have you ever talked to the guy?

He goes unnoticed in the streets I swear! He’d walk and talk with you like he wasn’t an NBA All-Star because people don’t scream and rush him when spotted.. He’s my friend on Xbox, played him in Modern Warfare 2 a couple of times.

"As humans we strive for success but live with fear. If success was inevitable, fear cannot exist" Michael Kelley

by MikeTheIntern on Jul 21, 2010 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions

if you don't mind

could you give me his gamertag?

"I Think I'm Pretty Nasty" - Jason Peters

by eaglesbabyy on Jul 21, 2010 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah I'm really liking the quantity of 2nd rounders approach

Great way to work the draft and still keep your payroll tidy

by Dutchmarau on Jul 21, 2010 6:32 PM EDT reply actions

2nd round picks are like gold

and to get 2 of the Warriors, when well…sorry Dub’s fans, its likely to be a top 10 pick still…its really a plus.

Go New York Go!

by FreeBradshaw on Jul 21, 2010 6:51 PM EDT reply actions

lol hey! i posted it 1st show some love :) and lmao very very true free

by J3TSFANFORLYF3 on Jul 21, 2010 6:53 PM EDT reply actions

He's right. lol

"As humans we strive for success but live with fear. If success was inevitable, fear cannot exist" Michael Kelley

by MikeTheIntern on Jul 21, 2010 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions

that's why you gotta post things as fanposts/fanshots, bruh!

Posting and Toasting: DWTDD.

by Seth on Jul 21, 2010 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions

My bad. I checked but I didn't see it. Where is it posted?

They will be for!

by StarksMiddleFinger on Jul 21, 2010 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions

its on the contest thing its cool tho :)

by J3TSFANFORLYF3 on Jul 21, 2010 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions

What did Nellie Know?

The bg trade looks like a great deal for NY. Azu and Turiaf seem solid and Randolph is a potential NBA star. We now learn that Nelson gave up 2 2nd round choices.. Something is suspicious about this trade. I don’t think this is a win-win trade for both teams. Either Donnie pulled off a terrific coup, or Nelli has some concealed special information about these 3, especially Randolph. I still think it’s a great deal for NY, but time will tell who got shafted.

by Vincent C on Jul 22, 2010 8:34 AM EDT reply actions

By even hinting at giving Nelson any credit

you are giving him FAR too much credit. This guy would start a lineup with no one over 6’7" in it somewhat consistently. What do you know, his teams usually don’t do anything?!?!

Also, he’s just the coach, not the GM or Owner.

by jlaw on Jul 22, 2010 8:48 AM EDT up reply actions

Well

All of them are injury prone, but I don’t think that’s secret info. But I consider Azu and Turiaf as the parts that sweetened the deal, I’d say it’s a good trade if we only got Randolph.

I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious.

Vince Lombardi

by moose35 on Jul 22, 2010 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions