Memphis wants an expiring contract and sees potential for Lee as their future PF
Memphis
Conley/Lowry
Miller/Crittenton
Gay/Warrick
Lee/Rose
Milicic/Brown
This works out for Memphis alright, Lee is really underrated and didn't get any touches under Isiah. Lee shoots 60% has a jumpshot, and is crafty in the post. He's a great passer, elite rebounder, and a great athlete. He has defensive limitations, which is where Darko would compliment. I could see Lee average 15 and 10 easily for Memphis.
What Memphis needs is Conley and Gay to reach that superstar level they're projected to reach, thats the only way they'll be contenders. It may take a could of years of developing and making the bench deeper, but this a good start and it gives them cap space for an all star signing.
As a Knick fan, I'm all over this deal.
I love Lee, but the 5th pick is worth alot. Cardinal expires 2010, so it doesn't goes by Walsh's plan of getting under the cap.
I'm hoping Mayo falls at 5, and we'll choose Augustin or trade with New Jersey for their 10 and 21 for the 5...I don't know, a lot of scenarios can be played. Knicks need a big man, a guy like Mayo(Bayless, Gordon, Westbrook aren't on Mayo's level) and a pure PG. My optimistic is view is we get all these guys, Augustin @ 10, a big man like Alexis Ajinca @ 21, and Mayo falling to the Knicks
But only one can dream, especially a deprived Knick fan like myself
Its also just a Chad Ford rumor, so not a whole lot behind it.
But if comes through...check this out
Marbury/Augustin/Robinson
Mayo/Crawford/Richardson
Chandler/Balkman
Randolph/Jefferies
Curry/Ajinca
Our future would be SICK
Augustin
Mayo
Chandler
Balkman
Ajinca
6th man
Robinson
LOL...I love this team too much, its an obsession.