re: BSS 6th Pick Tourney: CJ vs KCP

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David Lee, the one time All-Star in New York was about as empty a player as there was. He was Sharif Abdul Rahim. The Knicks thought enough of him that they didn't even attempt to bring him back instead worked a sign and trade for Azbuke, Randolph and Ronny Turiaf. How valuable is he really if that's what he brings back? The Knicks preferred Am'are, another defensive liability and a lesser rebounder, with uninsurable knees over David Lee. The only thing they could get for him is two projects and a player with a history of heart problems.

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He's making $13M a year. Obviously someone thought he was better than Rahim. The Knicks took the sign and trade rather than match.

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Aside from that, David Lee has improved as a defensive player in GS, mostly in thanks to Mark Jackson. He's also become a focal point of the half-court offense, as opposed to with the Knicks where he wasn't getting nearly the amount of play called for him. That is a testament to his talent,

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All of this is true and signing him for $13.3 per year indicated they had the intention of him being a focal point.

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but he is now showcasing his skillset like never before and that is because he has guards who get him the ball.

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Then why are his offensive numbers down across the board with those "guards who get him the ball"? Your argument flies in the face of clear evidence to the contrary.