NEW ORLEANS — Warriors swingman Damion Lee looked up to the ceiling at Smoothie King Center and thanked God after scoring 23 points in 28 minutes off the bench to help the Warriors win their first game of the season. It was an earnest moment for a player who is still seeking a full-time role with the team.
Lee, 27, first joined the Warriors organization in 2017 when he was traded to the team’s G League affiliate in Santa Cruz. After leaving for a one-year stint with the Atlanta Hawks, Lee found his way back to the Bay Area in 2018 and signed a two-way contract with the Warriors.