WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK — He may not post numbers that warrant All-Star consideration, but Courtney Lee has been a coveted NBA shooting guard throughout his eight-year NBA career.
Carmelo mentioned Courtney Lee – who Melo says "nobody really talks about" – as a big piece for NYK because he "does the little things."
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) September 26, 2016
Lee declined multiple, reportedly more lucrative offers to join the New York Knicks on a four-year deal worth $48 million. Knicks captain Carmelo Anthony was particularly high on Lee’s value to the team.