Courtney Lee didn’t play under David Fizdale in Memphis, but he looks forward to getting that chance with the Knicks.
Lee spent parts of three seasons in Memphis and remains close with some players there. He knows of the fallout that Fizdale had with center Marc Gasol that ultimately cost him his job this past season. But Lee also has heard nothing but good things about the Knicks’ new coach. Lee also believes holding your best player accountable shouldn’t be viewed as a negative.
“I just know that he’s a great players’ coach,” Lee said during a phone interview Friday.