It has been a long time since the New York Knicks had a legitimate gripe over a player being left off the NBA All-Star Game roster. They have every right to complain today.
There are few players in the Eastern Conference that produce gaudier stats or work harder than forward David Lee.
Since graduating from Florida in 2005 (where he played on some stacked pre-title Gators teams), Lee has consistently improved leading into the 09-10 campaign.
Yes, the Knicks have 27 losses in 45 games, but if an undersized power forward (6'9" 250lbs.) can post almost 20 points and 12 rebounds per game in that team environment, he deserves to be showcasing his skills in Dallas.
Add 3.4 assists per contest to Lee's line and you realize that the NBA left out a scoring threat with monster rebounding numbers and solid interior passing ability. At nearly 37 minutes per game, Lee's shooting 56 percent from the floor.
And if you're from the school of "what have you done for me lately," Lee's 68 points, 42 rebounds and 10 assists in the last five days (three games) should be plenty to change your mind.
David Lee should be in the NBA All-Star Game. Too bad the Knicks' futility ruined that for him.
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