My name might be Mike Gee, but David Lee is the man to be!If you don't already know, David Lee is the reserve forward for the New York Knicks. The reason he is so amazing, and worthy of your undying love, is because of his improbable quest to the NBA. He attended the University of Florida and went to the NBA the year before they won the Men's NCAA Basketball Championship. He wasn't a superstar in college; he was more like a really solid, quietly-efficient guy. Then, he was selected 30th (last pick) in the first round (after 29 other college and international players) by the New York Knicks--behind New York's other two picks: Channing Frye and Nate Robinson. His athleticism and plyometrics really impressed the NYC scouts, but they never thought he'd be the man.
Well, he's now in his second season in the league and is arguable one of the best forwards in the game. He is 2nd in Field Goal percentage (which means only one other player scores more often than he does), 4th in total rebounding, and 9th in Total Efficiency. That is astounding considering there are more than 450 players in the league. He's got upside, brains, and a good smile.
Also, in front of everyone in his 60+ draft class, including his higher-picked teammates, he has been chosen to be the starting sophmore (second year player) at this year's All-Star Game in Las Vegas.
So, here is to you, David Lee. You represent the little guy (Did I mention he was 6' 9" 245lbs?) who has to work to get where he is.
2 comments:
One of the things I enjoy most about sports are the stories of those like David Lee. The players who aren't the best in college and don't get the hype and recognition of a Lebron or a Colby but instead work hard and become the true stars of their sport.
He is tearing things up! I agree with babbling_brooke, in the sports world we love these types of stories. Just look at every story ESPN does before a big game...They are tear-jerkers.
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