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{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1985)}}
{{Infobox NBA Player
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| image =Courtney Lee Nets.jpg
{{Infobox basketball biography
| Lee with the New Jersey Nets
| image = Courtney Lee in March 2013.jpg
| position = [[Guard (basketball)|Guard]]/[[Forward (basketball)|Forward]]
| caption = Lee with the [[Boston Celtics]] in 2013
| image_size = 260px
| league =
| position = [[Shooting guard]]
| team =
| height_ft = 6
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 5
| height_in = 5
| weight_lb = 200
| weight_lb = 215
| nationality = American
| team = Houston Rockets
| number = 5
| nationality = [[United States|American]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|10|3}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|10|3}}
| birth_place = [[Indianapolis]], [[Indiana]]
| birth_place = [[Indianapolis|Indianapolis, Indiana]], U.S.
| high_school = [[Pike High School]]<br> [[Indianapolis, Indiana]]
| high_school = [[Pike High School|Pike]] (Indianapolis, Indiana)
| college = [[Western Kentucky University|Western Kentucky]]
| college = [[Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball|Western Kentucky]] (2004–2008)
| draft_round = 1
| draft_pick = 22
| draft_year = 2008
| draft_year = 2008
| draft_round = 1
| draft_pick = 22
| draft_team = [[Orlando Magic]]
| draft_team = [[Orlando Magic]]
| career_start = 2008
| career_start = 2008
| career_end = 2020
| teams = [[Orlando Magic]] (2008–2009)<br />[[New Jersey Nets]] (2009–2010)<br />[[Houston Rockets]] (2010–present)
| career_number = 11, 6, 5, 1
| highlights = '''2005–2006''' First Team All-Sun Belt Conference<br />'''2006–2007''' First Team All-Sun Belt Conference<br />'''2007–2008''' First Team All-Sun Belt Conference<br />'''2007–2008''' [[Sun Belt Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year|Sun Belt Player of the Year]]
| years1 = {{nbay|2008|full=y}}
| team1 = [[Orlando Magic]]
| highlights =
* [[Sun Belt Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year|Sun Belt Player of the Year]] (2008)
* 3× First-team All-[[Sun Belt Conference|Sun Belt]] (2006–2008)
* No. 32 jersey [[Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball#Retired jerseys|retired by Western Kentucky Hilltoppers]]
| team2 = [[New Jersey Nets]]
| team8 = →[[Westchester Knicks]]
| team7 = [[New York Knicks]]
| team6 = [[Charlotte Hornets]]
| team5 = [[Memphis Grizzlies]]
| team4 = [[Boston Celtics]]
| team3 = [[Houston Rockets]]
| years7 = {{nbay|2016|start}}–{{nbay|2018|end}}
| years9 = {{nbay|2018|end}}–{{nbay|2019|end}}
| years6 = {{nbay|2015|end}}
| years5 = {{nbay|2013|end}}–{{nbay|2015|end}}
| years4 = {{nbay|2012|start}}–{{nbay|2013|end}}
| years3 = {{nbay|2010|start}}–{{nbay|2011|end}}
| years2 = {{nbay|2009|full=y}}
| years8 = 2018
| team9 = [[Dallas Mavericks]]
}}
}}
'''Courtney Lee''' (born October 3, 1985 in [[Indianapolis]], [[Indiana]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[basketball]] player for the [[Houston Rockets]] of the [[National Basketball Association|NBA]]. He was drafted by the [[Orlando Magic]] with the 22nd pick overall in the [[2008 NBA Draft]]. He played [[college basketball]] at [[Western Kentucky University]].
'''Courtney Lee''' (born October 3, 1985) is an American former professional [[basketball]] player. He played [[college basketball]] at [[Western Kentucky University]].


Lee was drafted by the [[Orlando Magic]] with the 22nd overall pick in the [[2008 NBA draft]] and was traded in June 2009 to the [[New Jersey Nets]]. In August 2010, he was traded to the [[Houston Rockets]]. In July 2012, Lee was dealt to the [[Boston Celtics]]. He was traded to the [[Memphis Grizzlies]] in January 2014 before being dealt to the [[Charlotte Hornets]] in February 2016. In July, Lee signed with the [[New York Knicks]], where he spent three seasons before being traded to the [[Dallas Mavericks]] in January 2019.
==High school and college career==
[[File:CLee.jpg|thumb|left|Courtney Lee Playing In Diddle Arena on Western Kentucky's Campus in Bowling Green Ky]]


==Early life==
Lee attended [[Pike High School]] in Indianapolis and played on their Indiana 4A state
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championship winning team in 2003. He starred for the Indy Hornet's AAU team, winning several state championships and annually placing high at the AAU nationals.
Lee was born in [[Indianapolis]], [[Indiana]].


==High school career==
===Western Kentucky University===
Lee attended [[Pike High School]] in Indianapolis and played on their Indiana 4A state championship winning team in 2003. He starred for the Indy Hornets AAU team, winning several state championships and annually placing high at the AAU nationals.
In 2004, Lee was recruited by former Western Kentucky head coach [[Darrin Horn]] to play for the Hilltoppers. In his first season, Lee set a [[Western Kentucky University|WKU]] record for freshman scoring with 461 points in 31 games. Lee was named First Team All-Sun Belt Conference for three consecutive seasons (2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08). As a senior at WKU, Lee was named [[Sun Belt Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year|Sun Belt Player of the Year]]. He also helped lead the hilltoppers to a sweet 16 appearance in the [[2008 NCAA Tournament]] while being ranked 28th nationally in scoring with 20.4 points per game. On January 27, 2008, Lee recorded a career high 33 points in a 77–68 win over [[Arkansas State]].


Considered a three-star recruit by [[Rivals.com]], Lee was listed as the No. 34 shooting guard in the nation in 2004.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/19490|title=Courtney Lee Recruiting Profile|work=Rivals.com|access-date=February 16, 2016}}</ref>
Lee finished his collegiate career tied with [[Jim McDaniels]] for all-time leading scorer of Western Kentucky University, with 2,238 points. In his four year career at [[WKU]], he started 128 games, played an overall 3,957 minutes, made 82% of free throws, made 245 three point shots, had 242 steals, 281 assists and 78 blocked shots.


==College career==
Lee's tattoo reading "R.I.P. Danny Rumph" is dedicated to his Western Kentucky teammate who died in May 2005 from an enlarged heart after hitting a game winning shot in a pick-up game in his hometown of Philadelphia.<ref>{{cite news
In 2004, Lee was recruited by former [[Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball|Western Kentucky]] assistant coach [[William Small (basketball)|William Small]] to play for the Hilltoppers. In his first season, Lee set a [[Western Kentucky University|WKU]] record for freshman scoring with 461 points in 31 games. He was named First Team All-Sun Belt Conference for three consecutive seasons (2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08). As a senior at WKU, Lee was named [[Sun Belt Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year|Sun Belt Player of the Year]]. He also helped lead the Hilltoppers to a Sweet 16 appearance in the [[2008 NCAA Tournament]] while being ranked 28th nationally in scoring with 20.4 points per game.
| url = http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/more-sport/2009/06/10/magic-s-fall-guy-will-rise-again-just-ask-john-terry-115875-21428718/
| title = Magic's fall guy WILL rise again.. just ask John Terry
| author = Oliver Holt
| work = [[Daily Mirror]]
| date = 2009-06-10
| accessdate = 2009-06-10
}}</ref>


On January 27, 2008, Lee recorded a career high 33 points in a 77–68 win over [[Arkansas State]].
==NBA career==
[[File:Kobe Bryant Courtney Lee2.jpg|thumb|left|Lee defending [[Kobe Bryant]]]]
===Orlando Magic===
Lee was drafted 22nd overall by the [[Orlando Magic]] in the [[2008 NBA Draft]].


Lee finished his collegiate career tied with [[Jim McDaniels]] for all-time leading scorer at WKU, with 2,238 points. During his four-year career at WKU, he started 127 games, played an overall 3,957 minutes, made 82% of free throws, made 245 three-point shots, had 242 steals, 281 assists and 78 blocked shots. On January 10, 2015, it was announced that Lee's jersey would be retired by the Hilltoppers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nashvillesportsmix.com/2015/01/wku-to-retire-courtney-lees-jersey-at-jan-22-game-versus-utep/|title=WKU to Retire Courtney Lee's Jersey at Jan. 22 Game versus UTEP|work=NashvilleSportsMix.com|date=January 10, 2015|access-date=January 10, 2015}}</ref>
On February 14, 2009 Lee posted season-high numbers against the [[Los Angeles Clippers]]. He finished the night with 21 points, including 9-of-10 field goals while making three 3-pointers.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290204019 Johnson scores 25 in place of Nelson in Magic win]</ref>


Lee's tattoo on his arm reads "R.I.P. [[Danny Rumph]]" dedicated to his WKU teammate who died in May 2005 from an enlarged heart after hitting a game winning shot in a pick-up game in his hometown, Philadelphia.<ref>{{cite news|first=Oliver|last=Holt|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/more-sport/2009/06/10/magic-s-fall-guy-will-rise-again-just-ask-john-terry-115875-21428718/|title=Magic's fall guy WILL rise again... just ask John Terry|work=[[Daily Mirror]]|date=June 10, 2009|access-date=June 10, 2009}}</ref>
Then on March 23, 2009 in a game against the [[New York Knicks]] at [[Madison Square Garden]], Lee set a then-career high with 22 points. He made two critical free throws late in the fourth quarter to secure a comeback win for the Magic. Lee finished 6–8 from the field, 2–3 from behind the three point line, and 8–8 from the free throw line.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/games/20090323/ORLNYK/boxscore.html Magic at Knicks Boxscore 3/23/09]</ref>

==Professional career==
===Orlando Magic (2008–2009)===
[[File:Kobe Bryant Courtney Lee2.jpg|thumb|right|Lee defending [[Kobe Bryant]] in January 2009]]
Lee was drafted 22nd overall by the [[Orlando Magic]] in the [[2008 NBA draft]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Ian|last=Edery|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/205621-a-look-back-the-2008-nba-draft|title=The 2008 NBA Draft: A Look Back|work=BleacherReport.com|date=June 23, 2009|access-date=June 23, 2009}}</ref>

On February 4, 2009, Lee posted season-high numbers against the [[Los Angeles Clippers]]. He finished the night with 21 points, including 9-of-10 field goals while making three 3-pointers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290204019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090205155956/http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290204019|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 5, 2009|title=Johnson scores 25 in place of Nelson in Magic win|publisher=ESPN|date=February 5, 2009|access-date=February 5, 2009}}</ref>

Then on March 23, 2009, in a game against the [[New York Knicks]] at [[Madison Square Garden]], Lee set a then-career high with 22 points. He made two critical free throws late in the fourth quarter to secure a comeback win for the Magic. Lee finished 6–8 from the field, 2–3 from behind the three-point line, and 8–8 from the free throw line.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20090323/ORLNYK/recap.html|title=Turkoglu, Magic rally past Knicks|publisher=National Basketball Association|date=March 23, 2009|access-date=March 23, 2009}}</ref>


During the Magic's first round [[NBA playoff]] series against the [[Philadelphia 76ers]], Lee scored 18 points in game 1 and a team-high 24 points in game 2, helping the team tie the series at 1–1.
During the Magic's first round [[NBA playoff]] series against the [[Philadelphia 76ers]], Lee scored 18 points in game 1 and a team-high 24 points in game 2, helping the team tie the series at 1–1.


On April 28, 2009 Lee was hit in the face by [[Dwight Howard]] during Game 5 of the Magic's first round playoff series, suffering a fractured sinus. The following day it was announced that he would miss Game 6 of the series due to the injury. He then returned for the second round matchup against the [[Boston Celtics]] but he was forced to wear a protective mask over his face for the remainder of the postseason.
On April 28, 2009, Lee was hit in the face by [[Dwight Howard]] during Game 5 of the Magic's first round playoff series, suffering a fractured sinus. The following day it was announced that he would miss Game 6 of the series due to the injury. He then returned for the second round matchup against the [[Boston Celtics]] but he was forced to wear a protective mask over his face for the remainder of the postseason.


In game 2 of the [[2009 NBA Finals]], Lee missed a potential game-winning layup at the end of regulation that would have evened the series at 1.
In Game 2 of the [[2009 NBA Finals]], Lee missed a potential game-winning layup with 0.6 seconds remaining on the shot-clock at the end of regulation that would have evened the series at 1–1.


===New Jersey Nets===
===New Jersey Nets (2009–2010)===
[[File:Courtney Lee defending Tracy McGrady.jpg|thumb|right|Lee, with the New Jersey Nets, defending [[Tracy McGrady]]]]
[[File:Courtney Lee Nets.jpg|thumb|right|Lee with the Nets in October 2009|171x171px]]
After spending his rookie year with the [[Orlando Magic]], Lee was traded on June 25, 2009, along with [[Rafer Alston]] and [[Tony Battie]], to the [[New Jersey Nets]] for future teammate [[Vince Carter]] and [[Ryan Anderson (basketball, born 1988)|Ryan Anderson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=4287197|title=Carter traded to hometown Magic|publisher=ESPN|date=June 26, 2009|access-date=June 26, 2009}}</ref>


During the [[2009–10 NBA season|2009–10 season]], Lee led the [[New Jersey Nets|Nets]] in steals (93), three-point shots made (76), and free throw percentage (86.9%).
After spending his rookie year with the [[Orlando Magic]], Lee was traded on June 25, 2009, along with [[Rafer Alston]] and [[Tony Battie]], to the [[New Jersey Nets]] for [[Vince Carter]] and [[Ryan Anderson (basketball)|Ryan Anderson]]. <ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4287197 Carter traded to hometown Magic]</ref>


During the [[2009-10 NBA season|2009–10 season]], Lee led the [[New Jersey Nets|Nets]] in steals (93), three point shots made (76), and free throw percentage (86.9%). On March 8, 2010, he recorded a career high 30 points in a 107–101 loss to the [[Memphis Grizzlies]].
On March 8, 2010, he recorded a career high 30 points in a 107–101 loss to the [[Memphis Grizzlies]].


===Houston Rockets===
===Houston Rockets (2010–2012)===
On August 11, 2010, Lee was traded to the [[Houston Rockets]] in a four-team, five-player trade in which the Rockets sent [[Trevor Ariza]] to the [[New Orleans Hornets]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/2010/news/08/11/four.team.trade.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt1|title=Pacers get Collison from Hornets in 4-team trade|date=August 11, 2010|publisher=NBA.com|accessdate=August 11, 2010}}</ref> He was officially introduced by the Rockets on August 18, 2010.
On August 11, 2010, Lee was traded to the [[Houston Rockets]] in a four-team, five-player trade in which the Rockets sent [[Trevor Ariza]] to the [[New Orleans Hornets]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/2010/news/08/11/four.team.trade.ap/|title=Pacers get Collison from Hornets in four-team trade|date=August 11, 2010|publisher=National Basketball Association|access-date=August 11, 2010}}</ref> He was officially introduced by the Rockets on August 18, 2010.


===Boston Celtics (2012–2014)===
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On July 20, 2012, Lee was traded to the [[Boston Celtics]] in a three team sign and trade deal involving the [[Houston Rockets]] and [[Portland Trail Blazers]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Celtics Acquire Lee | url=http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press_release/press072012-celtics-acquire-courtney-lee.html | publisher=National Basketball Association | date=July 20, 2012 | access-date=July 20, 2012}}</ref> Lee agreed to a 4-year, $21.5&nbsp;million deal with Boston. He had a fine start to the 2013–14 season hitting around 50 percent of his 3-point attempts under new coach [[Brad Stevens]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Boston Celtics' Courtney Lee, Jeff Green, and Jordan Crawford Among Best Pull up Shooters in League|url=http://www.sportsmedia101.com/bostonceltics/2013/12/15/boston-celtics-courtney-lee-jeff-green-and-jordan-crawford-among-best-pull-up-shooters-in-league/|work=SportsMedia101.com|date=December 15, 2013|access-date=January 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215215054/http://www.sportsmedia101.com/bostonceltics/2013/12/15/boston-celtics-courtney-lee-jeff-green-and-jordan-crawford-among-best-pull-up-shooters-in-league/|archive-date=December 15, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Memphis Grizzlies (2014–2016)===
On January 7, 2014, a three-team trade was completed between the Celtics, the [[Memphis Grizzlies]], and the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]]. Boston traded Lee and a 2016 second round draft pick to Memphis for in exchange for the Grizzlies' [[Jerryd Bayless]] and the Thunder's [[Ryan Gomes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/grizzlies-acquire-lee-three-team-trade|title=Grizzlies acquire Courtney Lee and 2016 second round Draft pick in three team trade|publisher=National Basketball Association|date=January 7, 2014|access-date=January 8, 2014}}</ref> On January 14, Lee led Memphis to a 90–87 win over the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]], with a season-high and team-leading 24 points, two of which were win-securing [[free throws]] to end the game.<ref>[https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/400489437 Marc Gasol returns as Grizzlies slip Thunder despite Kevin Durant's 37]</ref>

===Charlotte Hornets (2016)===
On February 16, 2016, the Grizzlies traded Lee to the [[Charlotte Hornets]] in a three-team trade also involving the [[Miami Heat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/hornets/hornets-acquire-lee-memphis-3-team-trade|title=Hornets Acquire Lee from Memphis in 3-Team Trade|publisher=National Basketball Association|date=February 16, 2016|access-date=February 16, 2016}}</ref> Five days later, he made his debut and first start with the Hornets in a 104–96 win over the Brooklyn Nets, recording five points, one rebound and one assist in 21 minutes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160221/CHABKN/gameinfo.html|title=Walker, Jefferson help Hornets run win streak to 5|publisher=National Basketball Association|date=February 21, 2016|access-date=February 28, 2016}}</ref>

===New York Knicks (2016–2019)===
On July 8, 2016, Lee signed with the [[New York Knicks]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/knicks/knicks-sign-three-free-agents|title=Knicks Sign Three Free Agents|publisher=National Basketball Association|date=July 8, 2016|access-date=July 8, 2016}}</ref> Prior to the start of the 2017–18 season, Lee was named co-captain of the Knicks alongside [[Lance Thomas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailyknicks.com/2017/12/07/new-york-knicks-courtney-lee-lance-thomas-team-captains/|title=New York Knicks: Courtney Lee, Lance Thomas voted team captains|work=dailyknicks.com|date=December 7, 2017|access-date=December 7, 2017}}</ref> On January 15, 2018, in a 119–104 win over the [[Brooklyn Nets]], Lee made his 44th straight free throw on a third-quarter technical, tying the Knicks' record set by [[Chris Duhon]] in 2008–09. Lee came into the game leading the league at 96.1 percent after hitting 73 of 76.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975388|title=Porzingis, Beasley help Knicks beat Nets in opener of trip|publisher=ESPN|date=January 15, 2018|access-date=January 15, 2018}}</ref> Two days later, he converted a free throw in the second quarter of the Knicks' 105–99 loss to the [[Memphis Grizzlies]]—his 45th straight, setting a franchise record.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975404|title=Evans has 23 points, 10 assists as Grizzlies beat Knicks|publisher=ESPN|date=January 17, 2018|access-date=January 17, 2018}}</ref> In December 2018, he played a game with the Knicks' [[NBA G League]] affiliate, the [[Westchester Knicks]].<ref>[https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/courtney-lee-g-league-1.24573165 Knicks' Courtney Lee has a new appreciation for G League players after joining them for a game]</ref>

===Dallas Mavericks (2019–2020)===
On January 31, 2019, Lee was traded, along with [[Trey Burke]], [[Tim Hardaway Jr.]] and [[Kristaps Porziņģis]], to the [[Dallas Mavericks]] in exchange for [[DeAndre Jordan]], [[Wesley Matthews]], [[Dennis Smith Jr.]] and two future first-round draft picks.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mavs.com/mavericks-acquire-all-star-kristaps-porzingis-tim-hardaway-jr-courtney-lee-and-trey-burke-in-trade-with-knicks/|title=Mavericks acquire All-Star Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Courtney Lee, and Trey Burke in trade with Knicks|work=Mavs.com|date=January 31, 2019|access-date=January 31, 2019}}</ref> On June 22, 2020, the [[Dallas Mavericks]] announced that Lee suffered a left [[calf (leg)|calf]] injury during the [[Suspension of the 2019–20 NBA season|NBA hiatus]].<ref>{{cite web|first1=Eddie|last1=Sefko|url=https://www.mavs.com/lee-injury/|title=Mavericks dealt another blow with Lee's calf injury|date=June 22, 2020|work=Mavs.com|access-date=June 22, 2020}}</ref> After becoming a free agent after the season, he was re-signed on December 11, 2020,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mavericks sign Courtney Lee, set for preseason opener|url=https://www.mavs.com/mavs-sign-lee/|access-date=December 11, 2020|website=mavs.com|date=December 11, 2020 }}</ref> but was waived after training camp.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mavericks briefs: These players are 'dumb and dumber,' plus roster is set|url=https://www.mavs.com/mavs-briefs-12-19/|access-date=December 19, 2020|website=mavs.com|date=December 19, 2020 }}</ref> Lee retired on June 21, 2021.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bgdailynews.com/sports/wku/hilltopper-legend-courtney-lee-enjoying-retirement/article_7ea263cc-26e5-5a15-ba76-d20eb8f20e3a.html | title=Hilltopper legend Courtney Lee enjoying retirement | date=June 21, 2021 }}</ref>

==Career statistics==
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==== Regular season ====
===NBA===
====Regular season====
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|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2008}}
| align="left" | [[2008–09 NBA season|2008–09]]
| align="left" | [[Orlando Magic|Orlando]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2008–09 Orlando Magic season|Orlando]]
| '''77''' || 42 || 25.2 || '''.450''' || '''.404''' || .830 || 2.3 || 1.2 || 1.0 || .2 || 8.4
| 77 || 42 || 25.2 || .450 || .404 || .830 || 2.3 || 1.2 || 1.0 || .2 || 8.4
|-
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2009}}
| align="left" | [[2009–10 NBA season|2009–10]]
| align="left" | [[New Jersey Nets|New Jersey]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2009–10 New Jersey Nets season|New Jersey]]
| 71 || '''66''' || '''33.5''' || .436 || .338 || '''.869''' || '''3.5''' || '''1.7''' || '''1.3''' || '''.3''' || '''12.5'''
| 71 || 66 || '''33.5''' || .436 || .338 || .869 || '''3.5''' || 1.7 || '''1.3''' || .3 || '''12.5'''
|-
|-
| align="left" | Career
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2010}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2010–11 Houston Rockets season|Houston]]
| align="left" |
| 148 || 108 || 29.1 || .442 || .369 || .854 || 2.9 || 1.4 || 1.1 || .2 || 10.4
| '''81''' || 1 || 21.3|| .439 || .408 || .792 || 2.6 || 1.2 || .7 || .2 || 8.3
|-
{{end box}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2011}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2011–12 Houston Rockets season|Houston]]
| 58 || 26 || 30.3 || .433 || .401 || .826 || 2.7 || 1.5 || 1.2 || '''.4''' || 11.4
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2012}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2012–13 Boston Celtics season|Boston]]
| 78 || 39 || 24.9 || .464 || .372 || .861 || 2.4 || 1.8 || 1.1 || .3 || 7.8
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2013}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2013–14 Boston Celtics season|Boston]]
| 30 || 0 || 16.8 || '''.492''' || .442 || .818 || 1.6 || 1.1 || .7 || .3 || 7.4
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2013|nolink=y}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2013–14 Memphis Grizzlies season|Memphis]]
| 49 || 47 || 30.0 || .476 || .345 || .884 || 2.8 || 1.7 || .9 || '''.4''' || 11.0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2014}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2014–15 Memphis Grizzlies season|Memphis]]
| 77 || '''74''' || 30.6 || .448 || .402 || .860 || 2.3 || 2.0 || 1.0 || .2 || 10.1
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2015}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2015–16 Memphis Grizzlies season|Memphis]]
| 51 || 37 || 29.2 || .458 || .370 || .826 || 2.3 || 1.5 || 1.0 || .3 || 10.0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2015|nolink=y}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2015–16 Charlotte Hornets season|Charlotte]]
| 28 || 28 || 30.2 || .445 || .392 || .885 || 3.1 || 2.1 || 1.2 || '''.4''' || 8.9
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2016}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2016–17 New York Knicks season|New York]]
| 77 || '''74''' || 31.9 || .456 || .401 || .867 || 3.4 || 2.3 || 1.1 || .3 || 10.8
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2017}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2017–18 New York Knicks season|New York]]
| 76 || 69 || 30.4 || .454 || .406 || '''.919''' || 2.9 || '''2.4''' || 1.1 || .2 || 12.0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2018}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2018–19 New York Knicks season|New York]]
| 12 || 2 || 13.3 || .447 || .313 || .643 || 2.3 || 1.3 || .7 || .2 || 4.7
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2018|nolink=y}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2018–19 Dallas Mavericks season|Dallas]]
| 22 || 4 || 12.2 || .390 || .282 || .714 || 1.2 || 1.0 || .6 || .0 || 3.6
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2019}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2019–20 Dallas Mavericks season|Dallas]]
| 24 || 9 || 14.4 || .488 || '''.447''' || .857 || 1.3 || .5 || .8 || .3 || 4.5
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career
| 811 || 518 || 27.1 || .451 || .388 || .853 || 2.6 || 1.7 || 1.0 || .3 || 9.6
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==== Playoffs ====
====Playoffs====
{{NBA player statistics start}}
{{NBA player statistics start}}
|-
|-
| align="left" | [[2009 NBA playoffs|2008–09]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2009 NBA playoffs|2009]]
| align="left" | [[Orlando Magic|Orlando]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2008–09 Orlando Magic season|Orlando]]
| 21 || 16 || 26.2 || .435 || .273 || .885 || 1.9 || 1.3 || .9 || .1 || 8.0
| '''21''' || '''16''' || 26.2 || .435 || .273 || .885 || 1.9 || 1.3 || .9 || .1 || 8.0
|-
|-
| align="left" | Career
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2013 NBA playoffs|2013]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2012–13 Boston Celtics season|Boston]]
| align="left" |
| 21 || 16 || 26.2 || .435 || .273 || .885 || 1.9 || 1.3 || .9 || .1 || 8.0
| 4 || 0 || 9.8 || .200 || .000 || '''1.000''' || .5 || .3 || .5 || .0 || 1.5
|-
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| style="text-align:left;"|[[2014 NBA playoffs|2014]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2013–14 Memphis Grizzlies season|Memphis]]
| 7 || 7 || 32.0 || .417 || .316 || .778 || 2.0 || 1.6 || .7 || .3 || 10.0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2015 NBA playoffs|2015]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2014–15 Memphis Grizzlies season|Memphis]]
| 11 || 11 || 33.4 || '''.550''' || '''.467''' || .957 || 2.5 || '''2.2''' || '''1.1''' || .0 || '''13.3'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2016 NBA playoffs|2016]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2015–16 Charlotte Hornets season|Charlotte]]
| 7 || 7 || '''36.7''' || .412 || .444 || .933 || '''2.9''' || 1.3 || .9 || '''.4''' || 8.6
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career
| 50 || 41 || 28.7 || .457 || .346 || .895 || 2.1 || 1.4 || .9 || .2 || 9.0
{{s-end}}


==Notes==
===College===
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|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2004–05 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|2004–05]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Western Kentucky Hilltoppers men's basketball|Western Kentucky]]
| 31 || 31 || '''33.2''' || .450 || .399 || .722 || 5.2 || 2.0 || 1.8 || .5 || 14.9
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2005–06 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|2005–06]]
| style="text-align:left;"|Western Kentucky
| 30 || 30 || 31.1 || .451 || '''.408''' || '''.847''' || '''6.3''' || '''2.9''' || '''2.6''' || .3 || 17.4
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2006–07 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|2006–07]]
| style="text-align:left;"|Western Kentucky
| 30 || 30 || 30.6 || .472 || .401 || .840 || 4.6 || 1.9 || 1.5 || '''.8''' || 17.3
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2007–08 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|2007–08]]
| style="text-align:left;"|Western Kentucky
| '''36''' || '''36''' || 30.0 || '''.477''' || .397 || .822 || 4.9 || 2.1 || 1.8 || '''.8''' || '''20.4'''
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career
| 127 || 127 || 31.2 || .464 || .401 || .817 || 5.2 || 2.2 || 1.9 || .6 || 17.6
{{s-end}}

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.nba.com/playerfile/courtney_lee/index.html NBA Profile]
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* [http://www.wkusports.com/profile.cgi?profile=1507 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers bio]
* [http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/4484 Yahoo Sports! Orlando Magic bio]
*[https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/4484/ Courtney Lee] at yahoo.com
* [http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Courtney-Lee-471/ DraftExpress bio]
* [http://www.derii.org Daniel E. Rumph II Foundation]

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Latest revision as of 20:39, 10 November 2024

Courtney Lee
Lee with the Boston Celtics in 2013
Personal information
Born (1985-10-03) October 3, 1985 (age 39)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolPike (Indianapolis, Indiana)
CollegeWestern Kentucky (2004–2008)
NBA draft2008: 1st round, 22nd overall pick
Selected by the Orlando Magic
Playing career2008–2020
PositionShooting guard
Number11, 6, 5, 1
Career history
2008–2009Orlando Magic
2009–2010New Jersey Nets
2010–2012Houston Rockets
2012–2014Boston Celtics
2014–2016Memphis Grizzlies
2016Charlotte Hornets
2016–2019New York Knicks
2018→Westchester Knicks
2019–2020Dallas Mavericks
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Courtney Lee (born October 3, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball at Western Kentucky University.

Lee was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the 22nd overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft and was traded in June 2009 to the New Jersey Nets. In August 2010, he was traded to the Houston Rockets. In July 2012, Lee was dealt to the Boston Celtics. He was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in January 2014 before being dealt to the Charlotte Hornets in February 2016. In July, Lee signed with the New York Knicks, where he spent three seasons before being traded to the Dallas Mavericks in January 2019.

Early life

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Lee was born in Indianapolis, Indiana.

High school career

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Lee attended Pike High School in Indianapolis and played on their Indiana 4A state championship winning team in 2003. He starred for the Indy Hornets AAU team, winning several state championships and annually placing high at the AAU nationals.

Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Lee was listed as the No. 34 shooting guard in the nation in 2004.[1]

College career

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In 2004, Lee was recruited by former Western Kentucky assistant coach William Small to play for the Hilltoppers. In his first season, Lee set a WKU record for freshman scoring with 461 points in 31 games. He was named First Team All-Sun Belt Conference for three consecutive seasons (2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08). As a senior at WKU, Lee was named Sun Belt Player of the Year. He also helped lead the Hilltoppers to a Sweet 16 appearance in the 2008 NCAA Tournament while being ranked 28th nationally in scoring with 20.4 points per game.

On January 27, 2008, Lee recorded a career high 33 points in a 77–68 win over Arkansas State.

Lee finished his collegiate career tied with Jim McDaniels for all-time leading scorer at WKU, with 2,238 points. During his four-year career at WKU, he started 127 games, played an overall 3,957 minutes, made 82% of free throws, made 245 three-point shots, had 242 steals, 281 assists and 78 blocked shots. On January 10, 2015, it was announced that Lee's jersey would be retired by the Hilltoppers.[2]

Lee's tattoo on his arm reads "R.I.P. Danny Rumph" dedicated to his WKU teammate who died in May 2005 from an enlarged heart after hitting a game winning shot in a pick-up game in his hometown, Philadelphia.[3]

Professional career

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Orlando Magic (2008–2009)

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Lee defending Kobe Bryant in January 2009

Lee was drafted 22nd overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2008 NBA draft.[4]

On February 4, 2009, Lee posted season-high numbers against the Los Angeles Clippers. He finished the night with 21 points, including 9-of-10 field goals while making three 3-pointers.[5]

Then on March 23, 2009, in a game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, Lee set a then-career high with 22 points. He made two critical free throws late in the fourth quarter to secure a comeback win for the Magic. Lee finished 6–8 from the field, 2–3 from behind the three-point line, and 8–8 from the free throw line.[6]

During the Magic's first round NBA playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Lee scored 18 points in game 1 and a team-high 24 points in game 2, helping the team tie the series at 1–1.

On April 28, 2009, Lee was hit in the face by Dwight Howard during Game 5 of the Magic's first round playoff series, suffering a fractured sinus. The following day it was announced that he would miss Game 6 of the series due to the injury. He then returned for the second round matchup against the Boston Celtics but he was forced to wear a protective mask over his face for the remainder of the postseason.

In Game 2 of the 2009 NBA Finals, Lee missed a potential game-winning layup with 0.6 seconds remaining on the shot-clock at the end of regulation that would have evened the series at 1–1.

New Jersey Nets (2009–2010)

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Lee with the Nets in October 2009

After spending his rookie year with the Orlando Magic, Lee was traded on June 25, 2009, along with Rafer Alston and Tony Battie, to the New Jersey Nets for future teammate Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson.[7]

During the 2009–10 season, Lee led the Nets in steals (93), three-point shots made (76), and free throw percentage (86.9%).

On March 8, 2010, he recorded a career high 30 points in a 107–101 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Houston Rockets (2010–2012)

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On August 11, 2010, Lee was traded to the Houston Rockets in a four-team, five-player trade in which the Rockets sent Trevor Ariza to the New Orleans Hornets.[8] He was officially introduced by the Rockets on August 18, 2010.

Boston Celtics (2012–2014)

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On July 20, 2012, Lee was traded to the Boston Celtics in a three team sign and trade deal involving the Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers.[9] Lee agreed to a 4-year, $21.5 million deal with Boston. He had a fine start to the 2013–14 season hitting around 50 percent of his 3-point attempts under new coach Brad Stevens.[10]

Memphis Grizzlies (2014–2016)

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On January 7, 2014, a three-team trade was completed between the Celtics, the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Boston traded Lee and a 2016 second round draft pick to Memphis for in exchange for the Grizzlies' Jerryd Bayless and the Thunder's Ryan Gomes.[11] On January 14, Lee led Memphis to a 90–87 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, with a season-high and team-leading 24 points, two of which were win-securing free throws to end the game.[12]

Charlotte Hornets (2016)

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On February 16, 2016, the Grizzlies traded Lee to the Charlotte Hornets in a three-team trade also involving the Miami Heat.[13] Five days later, he made his debut and first start with the Hornets in a 104–96 win over the Brooklyn Nets, recording five points, one rebound and one assist in 21 minutes.[14]

New York Knicks (2016–2019)

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On July 8, 2016, Lee signed with the New York Knicks.[15] Prior to the start of the 2017–18 season, Lee was named co-captain of the Knicks alongside Lance Thomas.[16] On January 15, 2018, in a 119–104 win over the Brooklyn Nets, Lee made his 44th straight free throw on a third-quarter technical, tying the Knicks' record set by Chris Duhon in 2008–09. Lee came into the game leading the league at 96.1 percent after hitting 73 of 76.[17] Two days later, he converted a free throw in the second quarter of the Knicks' 105–99 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies—his 45th straight, setting a franchise record.[18] In December 2018, he played a game with the Knicks' NBA G League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks.[19]

Dallas Mavericks (2019–2020)

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On January 31, 2019, Lee was traded, along with Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Kristaps Porziņģis, to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for DeAndre Jordan, Wesley Matthews, Dennis Smith Jr. and two future first-round draft picks.[20] On June 22, 2020, the Dallas Mavericks announced that Lee suffered a left calf injury during the NBA hiatus.[21] After becoming a free agent after the season, he was re-signed on December 11, 2020,[22] but was waived after training camp.[23] Lee retired on June 21, 2021.[24]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA

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Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2008–09 Orlando 77 42 25.2 .450 .404 .830 2.3 1.2 1.0 .2 8.4
2009–10 New Jersey 71 66 33.5 .436 .338 .869 3.5 1.7 1.3 .3 12.5
2010–11 Houston 81 1 21.3 .439 .408 .792 2.6 1.2 .7 .2 8.3
2011–12 Houston 58 26 30.3 .433 .401 .826 2.7 1.5 1.2 .4 11.4
2012–13 Boston 78 39 24.9 .464 .372 .861 2.4 1.8 1.1 .3 7.8
2013–14 Boston 30 0 16.8 .492 .442 .818 1.6 1.1 .7 .3 7.4
2013–14 Memphis 49 47 30.0 .476 .345 .884 2.8 1.7 .9 .4 11.0
2014–15 Memphis 77 74 30.6 .448 .402 .860 2.3 2.0 1.0 .2 10.1
2015–16 Memphis 51 37 29.2 .458 .370 .826 2.3 1.5 1.0 .3 10.0
2015–16 Charlotte 28 28 30.2 .445 .392 .885 3.1 2.1 1.2 .4 8.9
2016–17 New York 77 74 31.9 .456 .401 .867 3.4 2.3 1.1 .3 10.8
2017–18 New York 76 69 30.4 .454 .406 .919 2.9 2.4 1.1 .2 12.0
2018–19 New York 12 2 13.3 .447 .313 .643 2.3 1.3 .7 .2 4.7
2018–19 Dallas 22 4 12.2 .390 .282 .714 1.2 1.0 .6 .0 3.6
2019–20 Dallas 24 9 14.4 .488 .447 .857 1.3 .5 .8 .3 4.5
Career 811 518 27.1 .451 .388 .853 2.6 1.7 1.0 .3 9.6

Playoffs

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2009 Orlando 21 16 26.2 .435 .273 .885 1.9 1.3 .9 .1 8.0
2013 Boston 4 0 9.8 .200 .000 1.000 .5 .3 .5 .0 1.5
2014 Memphis 7 7 32.0 .417 .316 .778 2.0 1.6 .7 .3 10.0
2015 Memphis 11 11 33.4 .550 .467 .957 2.5 2.2 1.1 .0 13.3
2016 Charlotte 7 7 36.7 .412 .444 .933 2.9 1.3 .9 .4 8.6
Career 50 41 28.7 .457 .346 .895 2.1 1.4 .9 .2 9.0

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2004–05 Western Kentucky 31 31 33.2 .450 .399 .722 5.2 2.0 1.8 .5 14.9
2005–06 Western Kentucky 30 30 31.1 .451 .408 .847 6.3 2.9 2.6 .3 17.4
2006–07 Western Kentucky 30 30 30.6 .472 .401 .840 4.6 1.9 1.5 .8 17.3
2007–08 Western Kentucky 36 36 30.0 .477 .397 .822 4.9 2.1 1.8 .8 20.4
Career 127 127 31.2 .464 .401 .817 5.2 2.2 1.9 .6 17.6

References

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  1. ^ "Courtney Lee Recruiting Profile". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
  2. ^ "WKU to Retire Courtney Lee's Jersey at Jan. 22 Game versus UTEP". NashvilleSportsMix.com. January 10, 2015. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
  3. ^ Holt, Oliver (June 10, 2009). "Magic's fall guy WILL rise again... just ask John Terry". Daily Mirror. Retrieved June 10, 2009.
  4. ^ Edery, Ian (June 23, 2009). "The 2008 NBA Draft: A Look Back". BleacherReport.com. Retrieved June 23, 2009.
  5. ^ "Johnson scores 25 in place of Nelson in Magic win". ESPN. February 5, 2009. Archived from the original on February 5, 2009. Retrieved February 5, 2009.
  6. ^ "Turkoglu, Magic rally past Knicks". National Basketball Association. March 23, 2009. Retrieved March 23, 2009.
  7. ^ "Carter traded to hometown Magic". ESPN. June 26, 2009. Retrieved June 26, 2009.
  8. ^ "Pacers get Collison from Hornets in four-team trade". National Basketball Association. August 11, 2010. Retrieved August 11, 2010.
  9. ^ "Celtics Acquire Lee". National Basketball Association. July 20, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
  10. ^ "Boston Celtics' Courtney Lee, Jeff Green, and Jordan Crawford Among Best Pull up Shooters in League". SportsMedia101.com. December 15, 2013. Archived from the original on December 15, 2013. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  11. ^ "Grizzlies acquire Courtney Lee and 2016 second round Draft pick in three team trade". National Basketball Association. January 7, 2014. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  12. ^ Marc Gasol returns as Grizzlies slip Thunder despite Kevin Durant's 37
  13. ^ "Hornets Acquire Lee from Memphis in 3-Team Trade". National Basketball Association. February 16, 2016. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
  14. ^ "Walker, Jefferson help Hornets run win streak to 5". National Basketball Association. February 21, 2016. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
  15. ^ "Knicks Sign Three Free Agents". National Basketball Association. July 8, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  16. ^ "New York Knicks: Courtney Lee, Lance Thomas voted team captains". dailyknicks.com. December 7, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  17. ^ "Porzingis, Beasley help Knicks beat Nets in opener of trip". ESPN. January 15, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  18. ^ "Evans has 23 points, 10 assists as Grizzlies beat Knicks". ESPN. January 17, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
  19. ^ Knicks' Courtney Lee has a new appreciation for G League players after joining them for a game
  20. ^ "Mavericks acquire All-Star Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Courtney Lee, and Trey Burke in trade with Knicks". Mavs.com. January 31, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
  21. ^ Sefko, Eddie (June 22, 2020). "Mavericks dealt another blow with Lee's calf injury". Mavs.com. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  22. ^ "Mavericks sign Courtney Lee, set for preseason opener". mavs.com. December 11, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  23. ^ "Mavericks briefs: These players are 'dumb and dumber,' plus roster is set". mavs.com. December 19, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  24. ^ "Hilltopper legend Courtney Lee enjoying retirement". June 21, 2021.
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