David Lee's "injuries"

[Hemingway]

credit to sketch5 for bringing this up in the Noah thread, I'm making this thread to expand upon.

Sometimes with Mike Gormen you can read between the lines. There are things he can't say, but from listening to him for years I can pick up on some things.


So last night against the Knicks the topic of Lee's injuries came up. I wish I could remember exactly what Mike said, but the take away was something fishy might be up. Lee is said to have 2 injuries and no explanation has been given for them. He is older (for an nba player) so maybe he just got hurt at home or in a trampoline accident or something but...

If Ainge was in talks to make a trade involving Lee, he would certainly pull him from games. No point in risking a real injury. I've read that Lee's value is only in his large expiring contract. This is bull, if anyone trades for him they will use him a bit just as we are.


Who could it be? Noah makes a lot of sense? Anyone else? Lets keep an eye on this, if anyone else in the league goes down with a phantom injury we might know something before it happens.

[Alleyoopster]

credit to sketch5 for bringing this up in the Noah thread, I'm making this thread to expand upon.

Sometimes with Mike Gormen you can read between the lines. There are things he can't say, but from listening to him for years I can pick up on some things.


So last night against the Knicks the topic of Lee's injuries came up. I wish I could remember exactly what Mike said, but the take away was something fishy might be up. Lee is said to have 2 injuries and no explanation has been given for them. He is older (for an nba player) so maybe he just got hurt at home or in a trampoline accident or something but...

If Ainge was in talks to make a trade involving Lee, he would certainly pull him from games. No point in risking a real injury. I've read that Lee's value is only in his large expiring contract. This is bull, if anyone trades for him they will use him a bit just as we are.


Who could it be? Noah makes a lot of sense? Anyone else? Lets keep an eye on this, if anyone else in the league goes down with a phantom injury we might know something before it happens.

Nothing fishy here...he's prone to injuries to both his leg and back. 

[Hemingway]

Well mikes comment begs to differ. If Ainge is shopping him it would make sense to make his phantom injuries be something believable. It certainly could be nothing, but just because he is prone to injuries doesn't mean that it is nothing.

[timpiker]

I think I read somewhere he was having back spasms.  And Noah just got hurt again....

[apc]

We have a deep roaster, we can afford resting our guys even for minor injuries, so why not.

[littleteapot]

I think I read somewhere he was having back spasms.  And Noah just got hurt again....

Or did he?

[arctic 3.0]

I think I read somewhere he was having back spasms.  And Noah just got hurt again....

Or did he?

Ba bum!
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[ThePaintedArea]

So last night against the Knicks the topic of Lee's injuries came up. I wish I could remember exactly what Mike said, but the take away was something fishy might be up. Lee is said to have 2 injuries and no explanation has been given for them. He is older (for an nba player) so maybe he just got hurt at home or in a trampoline accident or something but...

If Ainge was in talks to make a trade involving Lee, he would certainly pull him from games. No point in risking a real injury. I've read that Lee's value is only in his large expiring contract. This is bull, if anyone trades for him they will use him a bit just as we are.


Who could it be? Noah makes a lot of sense? Anyone else? Lets keep an eye on this, if anyone else in the league goes down with a phantom injury we might know something before it happens.

Everyone in the organization has an interest in Lee playing.

Yes, his salary gives them options in a potential trade but if he isn't traded he's a valuable part of a playoff run - he was brilliant in the Finals last year after sitting for long periods.

Once more, brilliant move by Danny Ainge in getting him. They shed Gerald Wallace's salary, got someone who could really help in April, and the risk is minimal. He's a pro's pro, a veteran leader.

As for Noah, I don't think that acquiring him makes sense. Love him, love his game, don't like the body. Looks like he might be breaking down, even if he weren't already over 30.  There's a chance here to build something long-lasting, a perennial contender. They'd be better off getting someone with upside and a body that's working.

[Evantime34]

The best thing David Lee can do for this team is stay away from it until we can find someone to take his deal in a month and a half.

Everyone plays better when he is on the bench.

[Denis998]

The best thing David Lee can do for this team is stay away from it until we can find someone to take his deal in a month and a half.

Everyone plays better when he is on the bench.

I wouldn't say everyone though, The opposing team plays quite well when he is out there.

[KG Living Legend]

We have a deep roaster, we can afford resting our guys even for minor injuries, so why not.

 We have a deep roaster?? Like a chicken Roaster, makes sense, we have a lot of bodies and Young bellies to feed.

 A good roaster comes in handy.

[Snakehead]

I don't think anything's being faked.  But it all just goes to prove that Lee needs to be benched.  Zeller is a much better option (and I don't even think he should be playing much).

[Emmette Bryant]

We have a deep roaster, we can afford resting our guys even for minor injuries, so why not.

 We have a deep roaster?? Like a chicken Roaster, makes sense, we have a lot of bodies and Young bellies to feed.

 A good roaster comes in handy.

I prefer roasted brussel sprouts myself.

[loco_91]

The best thing David Lee can do for this team is stay away from it until we can find someone to take his deal in a month and a half.

Everyone plays better when he is on the bench.

I wouldn't say everyone though, The opposing team plays quite well when he is out there.

lol