Best record in the NBA without David Lee

[Darius]

This GSW team is playing ridiculously well right now.

If no injuries crop up I have them penciled in for title favorites.

[Rooster]

Maybe because David Lee doesn't impact the game that much.

This. He's a pretty good player but he just does not have much impact.

[ALBballer]

I don't think Lee is as good as his stats suggest but he has no role with this GSW team. Lee's biggest attributes are scoring and he is a good rebounder and high energy guy. GSW have no issues scoring and would be better off with a defensive big or some other role players.

[TemporaMutantur]

I certainly agree with David Lee being a defensive liability in the starting unit, however, he would be such a nice touch with the second unit, which is still better than the Sixer's starters.

Starting:
Curry
Thompson
Barnes
Green
Bogut

Secondary: (relatively small lineup)
Livingston
Iguodala
Barbosa
Speights
Lee

There is enough scoring on the second unit to hold their own while the starters get some rest, or in light of how the Warriors have been playing, finish the game.

[DMV2]

Lee + 1 filler for Ilyasova, Henson and Pachulia

[AboutBuckets]

Lee + 1 filler for Ilyasova, Henson and Pachulia

Doubt the Bucks would want to get rid of that many bigs. Warriors would probably have to include Speights, but I guess he'd be adequately replaced by Ilyasova. Still don't think Bucks would do it though

[Milbuck]

Lee + 1 filler for Ilyasova, Henson and Pachulia

[SugarHill]

[Dengness9]

Warriors must be ever so careful when Lee is ready to return. With the emergence of Draymond and Speights, the Dubs have to ask around to see what they can get for him but they shouldn't just give him away.

[Cleverness]

The Warriors are not getting rid of Speights; Steve Kerr loves him coming off the bench.

Ilyasova isn't good.

I forget which game it was, but in a post-game interview Andrew Bogut talked about how he doesn't a shit if people think he's injury prone, he just wants to win. Dude is a beast anchoring a top defense in the NBA.

[Burgz V2]

if they are smart, they will keep him.

Green is my boy as I'm a huge MSU fan, but they need the depth if they are serious about winning a ring.

If he's had a falling out, that's a different story, but winning fixes everything. I hope he stays.

[bdreason]

So much disrespect for D. Lee in this thread.



Look, I like Draymond Green, but he's not better than D. Lee, and certainly shouldn't start over him. Our offense is tailored to D. Lee's skill set, and the advantages that D. Lee will provide on offense will far outweigh the advantages Green offers on defense. Lee also fits better with the starting unit, which already has three perimeter threats, and will benefit greatly from Lee's ability to set picks, pass, and rebound. Green is actually a better fit with the 2nd unit, where he can be used to space the court for guys like Iggy and Livingston to operate.

[Ca$H]

So much disrespect for D. Lee in this thread.



Look, I like Draymond Green, but he's not better than D. Lee, and certainly shouldn't start over him. Our offense is tailored to D. Lee's skill set, and the advantages that D. Lee will provide on offense will far outweigh the advantages Green offers on defense. Lee also fits better with the starting unit, which already has three perimeter threats, and will benefit greatly from Lee's ability to set picks, pass, and rebound. Green is actually a better fit with the 2nd unit, where he can be used to space the court for guys like Iggy and Livingston to operate.

I disagree. The second unit needs Lee's scoring. Lee can be the #1 option off the bench. I wouldn't mess with the starting unit's chemistry. If it ain't broke don't fix it. They have the best recording in the NBA for a reason.

[gin17]

If GS could get Dieng somehow, thatll be great