Knicks Have an All Star!! David Lee Makes Squad

David Lee was named as a replacement All-Star yesterday and will join teammates Danilo Gallinari (3-point contest) and Nate Robinson (Slam-Dunk contest) in the festivities in Dallas. The 26 year-old Lee, replacing Allen Iverson on the Eastern Conference team, is averaging 20 points and 11 rebounds per game. Lee’s inclusion in the game gives the Knicks their first All-Star since 2001. 2001 was also the last year the Knicks had a winning record and the year they last won a playoff game. The Eastern Conference won the game that year on a shot by Stephon Marbury. Isn’t it great to be a Knicks’ fan?

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By Peter Trinkle in News on February 12, 2010 11:50 AM

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TimSPC

Name one all-star David Lee can guard.

Josh Smith got screwed.

Guest

baseBALL, basketBALL, footBALL, golf...

we need new sports involving yet another ball. or balls. human or non.

John_Matrix

affirmative action!

Guest

correction: REVERSE affirmative action

...which does not resemble a reverse lay-up.

longacre

During Black History Month, no less. Get Sharpton on the phone.

whitecastlerock

Allen Iverson was ready to retire this year and still was voted to the All Star team. I am glad Lee made it onto the squad...

Kojak

Isn’t it great to be a Knicks’ fan?

lol nope. Not after that 50 Point rout by the Mavs.

jibbly

I think Peter was being sarcastic. It's been hell since Van Gundy, Houston, Spree, and Camby left...nearly 10 years ago.

Kojak

I did sense the sarcasm, but I felt it still needed to be said. Its sad that the most valuable team in the NBA (And the team that brings in the most revenue) could suck so much.

To be honest, they have no incentive to get better, especially during a recession. They can still sell out the Garden even if they lose every single game.