Not even a magic eraser could have wiped David Lee out of the Golden State Warriors' championship picture faster than an overzealous fanbase did last season.
There was only one problem. Lee had painted a lot of that picture himself.
Without him, there's a missing link that effectively revokes this team's contender status. He's far from a perfect player, but he's an irreplaceable piece of this puzzle.
Undeservedly Becoming the Bad Guy
For so long, this was the league's forgotten franchise. Between a decade-plus playoff drought, a 16-year gap between All-Star Game representation and a vague geographical affiliation, this was the team fans either didn't care about or didn't even know about.
But that veil of anonymity has been lifted.
After a spirited run to the 2013 Western Conference semis and a headline-grabbing offseason signing (Andre Iguodala), fans know all about these Warriors. Like them, even.
Who wouldn't? There's a likable character for every type of fan.
Stephen Curry's the superstar, a dead-eye shooter with fill-in-the-blank range. ...
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David Lee Actually Quite Important to Golden State Warriors’ Contender Bid
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