Lee Won't Play vs. Wizards

by Net Income on Feb 28, 2010 5:42 PM EST

He hurt his ankle, then made two free throws before heading to the locker room, but Courtney Lee won't play Sunday vs. the Wizards. Lee said after the Celtic win that his ankle was stiff because he was icing it but it worsened. No word on whether he'll play Wednesday vs. Cleveland. Kiki Vandeweghe said he hoped "this is a minor tweak" and Lee "could be back in a game or two." Chris Douglas-Roberts will start in his place.

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he better use some Epsom salt.

by tu vieja on Feb 28, 2010 5:45 PM EST reply actions

now that he’s been playing good, he gets injured…
this team just doesn’t get a break.. smh

by JayMS on Feb 28, 2010 5:48 PM EST reply actions

Hopefully CDR takes full advantage of this. I am expecting a HUGE game out of him.

by psychonetsfan34 on Feb 28, 2010 5:48 PM EST reply actions

CDR GET READY BOY ITS GAME TIME

by Spider Man on Feb 28, 2010 5:53 PM EST reply actions

Pyscho, I’m think the exact same thing. CDR needs to prove himself to Kiki (who may be too blind writing KV and YJ in hearts in his notebook). The team is coming of a huge win in Boston so they’ll be fired up. It’s CDR’s time to shine.

by KD on Feb 28, 2010 5:57 PM EST reply actions

I hope he plays well to, hopefully he gets plays ran for him or given iso situations, Kiki doesn’t tell him to hit Yi in the post.

by Atronic on Feb 28, 2010 6:04 PM EST reply actions

Mr softee Kiki wont let CDR prove himself to him. Cdr has too much heart for a team coached by Kiki, apparently

by JayMS on Feb 28, 2010 6:04 PM EST reply actions

CDR?
How about T.Will?

Both seem to be in the doghouse and both deserve big minutes, but I simply expect more minutes for Dooling, Hassel and Hayes. Then again, we do need Lee’s shooting replaced and neither CDR or T.Will are shooters.

by Jack Handy on Feb 28, 2010 6:14 PM EST reply actions

CDR is playing as a role player right now and nothing more. hes barely touching the ball but is still being an impact player by moving the ball and playing D. hopefully kiki sees this and makes him a significant part of the offense again,

by i on Feb 28, 2010 6:56 PM EST reply actions

No touches for CDR. 2 guard in name only. Offense doesn’t include CDR at all. No ISOs – no plays run for him. Thought this would be an opportunity with Lee out, but we should have known. Incredible that people will probably accuse CDR of not playing well.

by Jeff on Feb 28, 2010 7:20 PM EST reply actions

^ agreed. i dont know why people keep hating on CDR. ppl need to open up their eyes and see the real issue. Coaching.

by i on Feb 28, 2010 7:27 PM EST reply actions

Member when I said CDR would have a huge game….I lied…

by psychonetsfan34 on Feb 28, 2010 7:32 PM EST reply actions

Nets really miss Lee tonight. Hopefully next year they’ll have some decent wings to help him out.

by Tin Man on Feb 28, 2010 7:58 PM EST reply actions

The coaching staff needs to establish a role for the kid. He’s not out there taking bad shots or trying to disrupt the flow of the offense but he looks lost. I think they need to run plays for him when he’s in to score and attack the basket. When that was being done for him early on in the season he was fine, because Frank had given him a clear cut role.

by Mr. Dollar Bills on Feb 28, 2010 8:30 PM EST reply actions