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New York Knicks: What Every Starter Has To Prove

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 19, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Courtney Lee (5) moves the ball during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Rockets 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Courtney Lee (5) moves the ball during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Rockets 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Courtney Lee: He Can Stick

Position: Shooting Guard
Age: 30 (10/3/1985)
Slash Line: .454/.378/.839
Season Averages: 29.5 MPG, 9.6 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 1.7 APG, 1.1 SPG, 1.0 3PM

Courtney Lee has 50 games of postseason experience, which is a testament to his value to the team he plays for. He’s a selfless player who shoots efficiently, can create off the bounce, and is capable of contributing borderline elite defense.

For as talented and capable as he may be, Lee has played for six teams in eight years, which implies he can’t stick with any one team.

The team Lee has played for has made the NBA Playoffs in four consecutive seasons. He helped the Memphis Grizzlies win a playoff series in 2015, averaging 13.3 points on a slash line of .550/.467/.957 in 11 games played.

The fact that he’s been traded in two of the past three seasons he’s played, however, has created some measure of concern as it pertains to the New York Knicks.

Having established this, Lee may not be a star shooting guard, but he’s as solid a player as you’ll find around the NBA. He can shoot from distance and midrange, put the ball on the floor, and defend multiple positions.

With the proper star power around him in New York, Lee should be able establish himself as a high-quality asset during the 2016-17 season and beyond.

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