Farewell, Courtney Lee; You'll Be Missed
by erivera7 on Jun 26, 2009 6:00 PM EDT
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On behalf of 3QC, you'll be missed Courtney Lee. We wish you well. The video is for the rookie, who blessed Orlando Magic fans with many highlights like the one below.
Have something to say about the rookie? Feel free to chime in with your comments.
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I honestly think I'm going to miss Lee a lot more than Hedo
But here’s the funny thing. And this is not to take away from either player. But if Lee makes the layup at the end of Game 2 and Hedo doesn’t miss 3 of 4 free throws in the fourth quarter of Game 4, then Orlando is up 3-2 heading back to LA, probably wins the title, and both players are back with the team next year.
Lee will certainly be missed, but if Nelson comes back at 100% and we get a couple more decent players for the bench instead of some scrubs, that will ease the loss big time.
by Lee for three on Jun 26, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's all in the past.
.. just have to move on.
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by erivera7 on Jun 28, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good luck C Lee
The two dunks on Lebron were Priceless
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by Wmillion on Jun 26, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha, this is hilarious. Bron wasn’t even close to getting “dunked on.” He was going for the block from behind.
Ride on ye fearsome Horsemen of the Basketball Apocalypse. We got this.
by Turkmenbashi on Jun 26, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude, you need to find better things to do than reading other blogs and jumping on people who say even the remotest thing negative about LeBron
Courtney, nooooooooooooo! :(
by TheGiantSquid on Jun 26, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Word.
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by erivera7 on Jun 29, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Going for the block from behind.. but failed.
So failing in his futile attempts to stop C. Lee while he dunked.
"It's difficult to win when you're outscored in every quarter." -Bill Walton
by betterthanburke on Jun 27, 2009 1:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i will miss you clee
i had a man crush on you. you are a excellent defender who can shoot the ball and drive. last off-season i thought you would battled with jj for playing time. but i would never thought that you would get the starters job. you have suprised me. thank you for the year and i hope you will develop to a great player in new jersey (possible in brooklyn).
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by EX-TREME on Jun 26, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
His future is bright.
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by erivera7 on Jun 28, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
*sobs uncontrollably*
I’ll miss you!
Courtney, nooooooooooooo! :(
by TheGiantSquid on Jun 26, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Make your lay-ups, sayonara
hahahaha, kidding!!!
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jun 26, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's kinda sad
Not that he’s leaving,this is business,after all,but the fact his journey with Orlando is going to be remembered by that missed layup.
It is my first association on Lee’s name. Sad,but true.
That said,GL Courtney. I truly hope you’ll develop into better player than I expect you to,and I expect a lot.
by Dzogi on Jun 26, 2009 6:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's true, you don't get remembered for losing in the Finals
but you do get remembered for missing game-winning layups in the Finals
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jun 26, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please come back when your rookie contract is up.
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by funny80sguy on Jun 26, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That'd be awesome.
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by erivera7 on Jun 28, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Courtney, your future is bright
I’m gonna miss you, as well as Skip and Battie. May you shine throughout your career! Good luck to you!
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by ratherfantastic on Jun 26, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Nice and simple.
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by erivera7 on Jun 28, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Courtney Lee was such an impressive rookie and a promising player…i going to miss him more than anybody. The magic love to let go of good players and watch them shine somewhere else. But to be honest, for Vince, everybody that’s leaving can go except Lee.
by DwayneM on Jun 26, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It is what it is.
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by erivera7 on Jun 28, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Courtney will definitely be missed here!
Probably one of the few pleasant surprises for us in a while. While a lot of people will remember the missed layup, I’ll remember how he stayed calm and composed as a veteran in pressure situations through the year and into the playoffs. Sometimes you don’t get every bounce, but he worked hard and certainly didn’t look like a rookie out there. Best luck in your career, it will be a good one!
by Swami Digital on Jun 26, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good thoughts.
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by erivera7 on Jun 28, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really hate how this offseason is going and the Nets have a gem in C Lee
Between this trade and Hedo looking like he is going to Detroit, the Magic have not only got rid of the key players in there Finals run but made the rest of the East stronger
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by Wasabi Steak on Jun 26, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Even if Turk goes to Detroit, they aren't a threat.
by Ben Q Rock on Jun 26, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
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by erivera7 on Jun 28, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope this doesn't come back to bite us.
We seem to have a history of letting go of small-name players, only to have those players flourish elsewhere and succeed, i.e. Ben Wallace, Chauncey Billups, Trevor Ariza. I guess the difference is those guys weren’t really productive during their Magic tenure, as opposed to Lee, who has all the upside in the world. Good luck to him, hope we don’t regret this later.
by pjlawrence81 on Jun 26, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eh .. I think this situation is different this time.
The players you listed were on teams that weren’t great.
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by erivera7 on Jun 28, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone hear?!?
That offered turk 8.5-9 mil a season and he TD it so they pulled the trigger on VC? I also heard they are interested in Bass, Dice, and Sheed?
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by Wmillion on Jun 26, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No it was ESPN
it was interview with a writer from Orlando. Let me do some digging.
"No matter where you go, you are what you are playa"-Jay Z
by Wmillion on Jun 27, 2009 3:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes espnnews
"No matter where you go, you are what you are playa"-Jay Z
by Wmillion on Jun 27, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I I heard this on AM 740
I heard that they offered him 71 mil. Not sure about the years
by bandrewg08 on Jun 27, 2009 2:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
VC Trade
Courtney Lee is still underrated as a player. He was a solid pick compared to the Magic’s recent drafts (J.J. Reddick, Fran Vazquez). He, Howard, and sometimes Pietrus, were the only ones playing decent defense. I love Lee’s heart, which he clearly showed after playing with the effects of his injury. Any Magic fan knew Alston needed to be gone as it is Jameer’s team. The VC trade was a fail-safe for Hedo’s departure. As much as I love Turkoglu, I knew he was opting out for to get more moolah. It’s reasonable. Hedo was on par, if not better than Lewis, who makes twice as much as Hedo. Maybe Turkoglu will stay for less for a better chance for a ring. It won’t be easy to replace Hedo if he’s gone. Carter can still slash and has closer abilities Orlando sorely need. Orlando will show that this past Finals appearance was no fluke.
by MetalStance on Jun 26, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was a traded that needed to be done, the more you think about it.
.. risky move, but sometimes deals like these have to be made.
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by erivera7 on Jun 28, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cheers Courtney!
C-Lee gave us a lot of fond memories to remember him by. Sad to see him go, but looking forward to his bright future (even if it has to be on another team). Good luck, Courtney!
by Stan in a Van (Down by the River) on Jun 26, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I'm sure many fans (including myself) will be rooting for Courtney Lee in New Jersey.
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by erivera7 on Jun 28, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Knew it was too good to be true
When Orlando finally makes a good draft pick, they trade it away. Sigh…
Courtney, it was an honor and a pleasure to cheer you on in the Blue & White this season. I wish the best in New Jersey and hope you can suit up for the good guys again some time in the future.
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by philrsquared on Jun 27, 2009 1:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Never know.
.. anything is possible.
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by erivera7 on Jun 28, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Favorite moment- All the gorgeous pull-up jump shots.
Good luck Courtney, I will miss you every time JJ subs in for Vince.
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by betterthanburke on Jun 27, 2009 1:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes to the first sentence.
Blech to the second.
by bandrewg08 on Jun 27, 2009 2:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hah.
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by erivera7 on Jun 28, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lots of respect
I have lots of respect and appreciation for C. Lee’s play for us this season. Sometimes I would forget he was a rookie, because he played with so much confidence. I know he’ll have a bright future in the league; I just wish it was with the Magic.
New Jersey is really setting themselves up for a great team for 2010-11.
by Candi Believes on Jun 27, 2009 6:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I know everyone wanted him to stick around ..
.. that’s how it is in the NBA, though. Business first.
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by erivera7 on Jun 28, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
.. is that a compliment or a diss?
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by erivera7 on Jun 28, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Courtney Lee was a lot of fun to watch
Not once all season did Lee take a play off, that’s all you can ask of your late first round pick. I was really hoping he’d be here for a while but that’s the nature of the beast.
When the Nets come to Orlando the fans will blow the roof off the place when they announce his name.
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by magic fanatic on Jun 27, 2009 11:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man .. I hope so.
Courtney Lee deserves an ovation.
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by erivera7 on Jun 28, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm definitely buying tix to the Nets games (and whatever team Hedo & Gortat wind up with)
So there will be at least one person (and I suspect many others) doing this!
by Stan in a Van (Down by the River) on Jun 29, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really hope the lay-up followed by the trade doesn't destroy Lee's confidence
That’s what made him such a likeable guy who contributed from day one.
I’ll really miss Lee but glad he’s still going to a decent team with some good players. Opposing defences are going to have to work hard to contain two track-stars like Harris and Lee up in Jersey.
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by big aaron on Jun 27, 2009 1:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Lee will be fine ..
Doubt that layup will do anything to mess up his confidence. Courtney has a good head on his shoulders.
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by erivera7 on Jun 28, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn sad to see you go
I think its a testament to how much this city loved C Lee and how bad our drafts had been to that point that when we trade a guy basically for an All Star Hall of Famer top 4 at his position player we’re actually sad and dubious and incredulous at first. I think its a testament that everyone’s first response to the deal was damn, no!, before thinking about it. After thinking about it, C Lee will be good in Jersey and bring them some much needed ECF experience :) Good luck vs everyone but us C lee
by Thomas Whigham on Jun 27, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that's how it was for me.
My first reaction to the trade was negative, but the more I thought about it, the more I thought the trade made sense for both parties, especially the Orlando Magic .. given where the team is right now.
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by erivera7 on Jun 28, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still can't believe it.
I’m still shocked, I thought we had a young nucleus and like usual we trade away a rookie that actual worked for us. First Maggette, then Miller, now Lee. This is sickening.
by telka on Jun 27, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's for the best.
You have to give to get.
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by erivera7 on Jun 28, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Finest Rookie...
Courtney Lee… The youngest, hardest playing Rookie in Magic history. And one of the finest young man to EVER grace the Amway. Your courage, dedication, drive (pun intended), and personal conduct drew only R_E_S_P_E_C_T from this Magic fan, and my family.
My youngest daughter, Sara (8-years), picked YOU to be her HERO, her favorite player in the WHOLE NBA… OVER Howard, Lewis, Turk, LeBron, Kobe… etc! When I broke the new of your trade to NJ, she looked down for 10 secs, and as I held her in my arms, she asked, “Daddy… Is this good for us?" I HAD to tell her…”Baby; I HOPE it is… I HOPE".
I also hope YOU’RE alright, too… PLEASE… DO forget that missed lay-up; IT’S NOTHING in the context of LIFE. You have your WHOLE LIFE ahead of you; and don’t you let ANYONE tell you otherwise… We ALL make mistakes; you’ll have your share to own up to in the years to come. I’m glad that I’ll be able to witness all the GREAT thing that you’ll accomplish!
Just one small thing though…
Please; take those tattoos off… Never try to IMITATE other people, or the way they look, unless it’s their excellence in behavior, or the quality of their hearts; their generosity towards others… Be your OWN man: self-confident, yet humble, unselfish yet willing to take the game into your own hands, if need be, to win. Always commit to excellence. This, of course is JUST a suggestion.
I DO hope that someday, you’ll return to the Magic. Contrary to what many are saying; I don’t believe that YOU will come back to haunt us… for WHERE EVER you play, I’m sure that you’ll ALWAYS make US PROUD.
The BEST to you and your family, and… May Jehovah always bless you!
by manny55 on Jun 28, 2009 4:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
See Yah' Court
Sad to see you go… hope you have a good career elsewhere.
Practice dem layups.
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