VIDEO: Warriors post 'Thank-you' video for outgoing David Lee
For the Golden State Warriors, it's all about #FullSquad.
Even though he became the forgotten $15-million dollar man, the Warriors appear to be genuinely saddened by David Lee's trade to the Boston Celtics.
Lee was once a double-double machine for the Warriors in leaner years and later became a bench cog in their championship run. A coaching change, Draymond Green's emergence, and various injuries robbed Lee of his starting role, but he was appreciated nonetheless.
With Lee officially being traded Monday, the Warriors posted a thank-you video in his honor.
It's a fitting tribute for Lee after he gave five dutiful seasons to the Warriors. He represented the city as their lone All-Star in 2013 and stayed quiet - the consummate professional - as he fell out of the rotation despite being their highest-paid player.
There was no shortage of support from Lee's former teammates, either, when the trade was announced.
In honor of my boy @Dlee042 taking the next step in his career, this is how we started our relationship! Love you bro http://t.co/25UqWFtSJj
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) July 7, 2015
Good luck to @JustHolla7 and @Dlee042 ! Great, great team mates. Teach the Celtics "pot" Dlee !!!!
— Andrew Bogut (@andrewbogut) July 9, 2015
My friends from Boston please take a good care of my big bro @Dlee042 it was a pleasure to get that ring with you man #AlwaysReady!!!
— Leandro Barbosa (@TheBlurBarbosa) July 8, 2015
@Dlee042 You still a champ forever Brody! Much luv!
— Shaun Livingston (@ShaunLivingston) July 7, 2015
Sad to see my bro DLee go but couldn't have asked for a better vet! Wishing you the best on your new journey.
— Harrison Barnes (@hbarnes) July 7, 2015
It's tough to see my big bro D Lee go, Boston gotta great player and true pro. A true vet who looked… https://t.co/D1msdyV6n8
— klay thompson (@KlayThompson) July 7, 2015
The part of the business that sucks! Wish my big bro @Dlee042 nothing but the best and I appreciate you showing me the way Champ!!!Much love
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) July 7, 2015
Trading Lee brought back Gerald Wallace and Chris Babb from the Celtics. The deal was likely financially motivated, as the Warriors' salary figure is well over the luxury tax line.