If you’re even a casual NBA fan, you know just how crazy of an offseason the league has had over the last few months.
From Atlanta re-signing Joe Johnson to an offseason highest $126 million deal, all the way to Shaquille O’Neal signing a veteran minimum contract with the Boston Celtics.
NBA Primetime’s Brandon Ribak breaks down the top five acquired players this offseason (excluding re-signings) that will have the biggest impact towards their new teams.
5. David Lee (C, GSW)
After being only one of two players in the NBA to average 20+ PPG and 11+ RPG last season, New York Knicks center David Lee agreed to a sign-and-trade in which he was shipped to Golden State.
Lee led the league in double-doubles during the 2008-09 season and ranked fourth during last season.
The 27-year-old will provide the Warriors with a sure-fire double-double threat night-in and night-out with potential to improve on his career-high stats from last season.
Although the Warriors don’t have much of a chance to contend for a playoff seed this season, adding Le ...
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NBA Primetime’s Top Five Offseason Acquired Impact Players
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