I don’t know that Amare is a better defender than Lee, but he is a more capable one. Usually he is pretty lazy, but when motivated I’ve seen him play good defense.

And you pretty much know nothing if you think Lee’s shot blocking compares. Lee averages 0.4 blocks per game for his career and has 2 blocks in 7 games this season. Amare however averages 1.4 for his career and has 11 in 6 games so far. Amare is a MUCH better shot blocker.

Turiaf is the best center they have right now, and he’s playing very well. I’m actually as interested in that match up or more than in Lee/Amar’e. Landry Fields has been playing well, as well. With or without the Lee for STAT tradeout, NY is a better team this year – and without Turiaf that’s arguably not true. (which is hysterical, considering what our hysteria was over.)

I don’t know that Amare’s any faster or quicker than Lee. He’s a bit bigger and a probably a bit stronger. Subjective impressions of athleticism aside, Lee’s a vastly superior rebounder and passer — two skills that are extremely helpful if you want to play at a faster pace.

Sounds a bit like d’Antoni’s shilling for the Knicks’ brass. David Lee’s far from perfect, but he’s a better basketball player than Amare Stoudemire. Amare at 5 years/$100M is just an awful deal for that organization, imo.

I don’t see many pick and roll in the game at all. Monta has been hot, Curry was warm and then got super hot. Our Gs have been shooting in our pick and roll, leaves Lee to easy baskets.

We need to do pick and roll more for Lee and B Wright.