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Post#1 » by swb » Sat Jul 3, 2010 12:48 am

Seriously guys - is Amar'e better than David Lee?
They both don't play D, and Lee has better rebounding #s.

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7/5/2010 -

A source reports that Amar'e Stoudemire is on the verge of joining the Knicks as a free agent.

The forward met with the Knicks on Monday and the two sides are on the brink of finalizing a contract worth nearly $100 million over five years. The contract language has already been hammered out.

Stoudemire will meet with owner James Dolan at 4 p.m.

Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wireta ... z0sqOh36N0


Done deal, as per SI breaking news...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/


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Post#2 » by captain subtext » Sat Jul 3, 2010 12:48 am

No.
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Post#3 » by I am Ra » Sat Jul 3, 2010 12:49 am

Yes.
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Post#4 » by EchelonNYK » Sat Jul 3, 2010 12:49 am

I am Ra wrote:Yes.
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Post#5 » by vallen » Sat Jul 3, 2010 12:49 am

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Post#6 » by swb » Sat Jul 3, 2010 12:50 am

I feel like Amar'e is the 2nd coming of Antonio Mcdyess. And it's funny because the knicks could have drafted Amar'e, but instead picked Nene and traded him for Mcdyess. Circle of Knicks life.
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Post#7 » by nyczlegacy » Sat Jul 3, 2010 12:50 am

Yes teams double down on Amare. Have you ever seen teams gameplan for David Lee? LOL
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Post#8 » by gstevens » Sat Jul 3, 2010 12:50 am

Absolutely. Just as prolific as a scorer and somewhat more defensively sound (though not much). Is he worth max dollars? Probably not. However, if Lee is demanding max money - I'd rather have Amar'e.
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Re: Is Amar'e Stoudemire better than David Lee? 

Post#9 » by EchelonNYK » Sat Jul 3, 2010 12:51 am

Did you watch ANY Knicks vs. Suns games last year?! i don't have the numbers infront of me, but Amare abused David Lee a few times they went against each other.
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Post#10 » by Justdatdude » Sat Jul 3, 2010 12:52 am

He is better than Lee and Bosh.
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Post#11 » by Ed_The_3rd » Sat Jul 3, 2010 12:52 am

swb wrote:I feel like Amar'e is the 2nd coming of Antonio Mcdyess. And it's funny because the knicks could have drafted Amar'e, but instead picked Nene and traded him for Mcdyess. Circle of Knicks life.

The concerns are founded but the difference is that Amar'e has already played a full, healthy post-surgery season. McDyess had yet to show he could get back on the court when we brought him in.

It is, however, and interesting Knicks version of the ouroboros.
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Post#12 » by EchelonNYK » Sat Jul 3, 2010 12:52 am

swb wrote:I feel like Amar'e is the 2nd coming of Antonio Mcdyess. And it's funny because the knicks could have drafted Amar'e, but instead picked Nene and traded him for Mcdyess. Circle of Knicks life.


Quit living in the past, dude. what happened to McDyess was unfortunate.
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Post#13 » by captain subtext » Sat Jul 3, 2010 12:52 am

You guys are kidding yourself.
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Post#14 » by basketba11 » Sat Jul 3, 2010 12:53 am

Amare is probably the best finisher in the league.

Amare is better but Lee is still a great player that will get close to the max, if not the max, from some team.
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Post#15 » by gstevens » Sat Jul 3, 2010 12:54 am

basketba11 wrote:Amare is probably the best finisher in the league.

Amare is better but Lee is still a great player that will get close to the max, if not the max, from some team.


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Post#16 » by captain subtext » Sat Jul 3, 2010 12:54 am

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swb wrote:I feel like Amar'e is the 2nd coming of Antonio Mcdyess. And it's funny because the knicks could have drafted Amar'e, but instead picked Nene and traded him for Mcdyess. Circle of Knicks life.


Quit living in the pass, dude. what happened to McDyess was a unfortunate.


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Re: Is Amar'e Stoudemire better than David Lee? 

Post#17 » by EchelonNYK » Sat Jul 3, 2010 12:57 am

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echelonNYK wrote:
swb wrote:I feel like Amar'e is the 2nd coming of Antonio Mcdyess. And it's funny because the knicks could have drafted Amar'e, but instead picked Nene and traded him for Mcdyess. Circle of Knicks life.


Quit living in the pass, dude. what happened to McDyess was a unfortunate.


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Post#18 » by stuporman » Sat Jul 3, 2010 12:58 am

Lee's rpg ave for his career 9.4 ...Amare's 8.9
Lee's bpg ave for his career .4 ..... Amare's 1.4
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Re: Is Amar'e Stoudemire better than David Lee? 

Post#19 » by cgmw » Sat Jul 3, 2010 12:59 am

It's a question of value and mileage. If the world came to an end in 2011 and both players made the exact same money, then absolutely Amar'e Stoudemire.

But since the world will likely keep on going into at least David Lee's late 30's, and since one player is very likely going to make 25% less than the other -- it's comes down to a question of relativity. Five years from now, I'd probably take David Lee for $17 million over Amar'e at $24 million. Right now?

Recognizing the risk, I'll take Amar'e.
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Post#20 » by HarthorneWingo » Sat Jul 3, 2010 12:59 am

nyczlegacy wrote:Yes teams double down on Amare. Have you ever seen teams gameplan for David Lee? LOL



D'Antoni doesn't run a traditional "inside-out" game where you dump it into the post, wait for the double-team, and pass out of that. It's all based on cutting and screens. Lee is much better at the pick and roll than Amare is. Plus, Lee is a much better passer; is healthier; is a better rebounder; and is much less apt to complain if he doesn't get his shots.
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