Last season, players he defended against from at least 15 feet from the basket shot 2.9 percentage points worse than their average, according to NBA.com. But should opposing defenders, distracted by Anthony or Rose, leave Lee open, he can make them pay. PhotoThe best part about the Knicks’ trade for Derrick Rose and their signing of Joakim Noah was that the two required almost no introduction. For better or worse — very likely for the better, since the 2015-16 team underachieved a great deal — the Knicks’ 2016-17 starting lineup is now set: Noah, Porzingis, Anthony, Lee and Rose. The Magic lost the game and went on to lose the series to the Los Angeles Lakers in five games.

Source: New York Times July 03, 2016 19:52 UTC