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Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:12 am EDT

Nets' Courtney Lee not happy to be in New Jersey

By Mark Miller

“CourtneySwingman Courtney Lee(notes) is apparently pretty unhappy about getting shipped to the New Jersey Nets from the Orlando Magic after only one season in Florida as part of the Vince Carter(notes) deal back in June, according to the New York Post.

Lee's pal on the Magic, Dwight Howard(notes), is apparently saying that his 6'5" buddy isn't overjoyed so Howard is feeding him self-help catchphrases to help ease his pain: "I told him he needs to make the best out of the situation. Learn from it and just use whatever he thinks is negative as a positive for motivation," said Howard.

Poor guy will just have to suffer with the $1.2 million he'll be making this season.

Source: New York PostNew Window

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  1. JT
    1. Posted by JT Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:22 am EDT

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    Where is my violin.
  2. Nets Rock Losers
    2. Posted by Nets Rock Losers Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:25 am EDT

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    Grow up Courtney Lee, atleast you'll finally get to play a role,,, 2010 babbyy
  3. mark payne
    3. Posted by mark payne Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:31 am EDT

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    Moving from Sunny Florida to New Jersey, where we can't bust 80 degrees and summer is about over. .... um yeh
  4. Jeff F
    4. Posted by Jeff F Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:35 am EDT

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    I understand not wanting to be in NJ. Orlando is a more fun, better weather and has a up and coming team. The only was the NJ is going to contend is with Jay-Z snagging Lebron. Sorry Nets fans, even you know that is the truth.
  5. shawty8108
    5. Posted by shawty8108 Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:35 am EDT

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    Totally off subject, but LET'S GO NAPTOWN!!!!...and who wants to be in Jersey?
  6. alex
    6. Posted by alex Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:45 am EDT

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    stop crying a play ball!!!!
  7. J D
    7. Posted by J D Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:46 am EDT

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    Umm, he plays 5 minutes from Manhattan - pretty much every other player in the NBA, except him.
  8. slimey
    8. Posted by slimey Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:12 am EDT

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    think about how different things would be if u didnt miss that game winner in the playoffs
  9. Reppin 4rm Big D to Jrzy
    9. Posted by Reppin 4rm Big D to Jrzy Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:47 am EDT

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    haha #8.......magic gm is like we arent happy we started u over pietrus and drew up a play for in the finals and u blew it for us.....its not that bad bein in jerzey....nyc right up the way....the casinos on the shore....stop over in philly for a cheesesteak....chill in the hamptons w/ diddy.....get some seafood from the baltimore harbor
  10. TRADE REDD NOW!!
    10. Posted by TRADE REDD NOW!! Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:06 am EDT

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    Jersey is NYC's toilet.
  11. Illbay
    11. Posted by Illbay Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:17 am EDT

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    Happy or unhappy just play to the best of your ability and try to prove the magic wrong for trading you. If you become a star then you choose where you go next. The biggest problem with the Nets is the coach.
  12. Borges
    12. Posted by Borges Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:23 am EDT

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    Whats wrong with Jersey, Jersey is far from being NYC toilet. Would love to see if you douche's would have the ballz to say that in jersey...
  13. Cotton Piquer
    13. Posted by Cotton Piquer Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:28 am EDT

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    Courtney Lee is one bad stretch of shooting away from a trip 2 the D league.
    It is NOT surprising that the Magic got rid of Lee & Alston, but kept JJ Redick
    & Pietrus!
  14. Looney
    14. Posted by Looney Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:31 am EDT

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    Magic's finally had one good year and all their fans are talking about them like they are Heroes!! hahaha...thats funny. Good luck with Carter I hope he doesnt keep shooting jumpers instead of passing the ball to Superman...
  15. BasketballFan88
    15. Posted by BasketballFan88 Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:32 am EDT

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    He's going from a contending team to a lottery bound team. The rumor is making a mockery of what Lee probably is upset about. He was playing for a winner and now he's playing for a perrenial loser
  16. Livin' the Vegas Life
    16. Posted by Livin' the Vegas Life Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:39 am EDT

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    hhm, Jersey or Orlando. Which would you choose is you had a choice? I'd choose Orlando every time. Of couse I lived in Orlando for 3 years. The point is in many cases you don't have a choice. The job takes you someplace and your only choice is go, or quit your job and hope to find another job. Part time jobs paying 1.2 milllion don't grown on trees. Lee can always make his off season home in Orlando. I agree with Dwight Howard, take the omey and make the best out of it.
  17. gbayz
    17. Posted by gbayz Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:49 am EDT

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    Well you got florida weather year-round and now you are heading up north. You go from NBA finalists and next season contender to ~.500 team. I would be pissed too but this is a business and you have ot suit up and just play.
  18. brandon
    18. Posted by brandon Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:17 am EDT

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    sucks to be him
  19. Looney
    19. Posted by Looney Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:28 am EDT

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    #15 nbrady62 its easy to look good your rookie year when you have a great team around you. Lets see how competetive he is in a team that is not good. Obviously, he cant do it alone and he won't but if he is a great "competator" than he should have a better (personal) year this year as he will actually be a constant go to guy. Chances are he is going to be traded anyways by 2010-11...or do you think he will be resigned over all the GREAT free agents that will be available?? NJ only interest was to dump salary for the 2010-11 season, they dont care about your boy Lee.
  20. Looney
    20. Posted by Looney Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:37 am EDT

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    He is being a baby.. He figures it will be easy to get a championship ring by being in a great team...what about all those players that can put Lee to shame in basketball that are true hall of famers that have not had an opportunity to win a ring because of the [profane]ty teams they have been on?? Lee, grow up and play basketball!!!!! with your attitude you will never end up in a great team. Teams like great spirit, and players with great attitudes. Not players that complain because they play in NJ...awww..its ok baby..you will survive..Its not like the fans are happy you are here over VC..
  21. Adrian
    21. Posted by Adrian Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:38 am EDT

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    I want him back on the magic!!
  22. Looney
    22. Posted by Looney Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:39 am EDT

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    NJ doesnt want him anyways...go to hell you stupid 7uck.
  23. Dennis Jr
    23. Posted by Dennis Jr Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:47 am EDT

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    He is being a huge baby. Lee should be happy he will get the touches and the minutes that we would never receive on a overloaded Magic team. This is his chance to show he can help lead a team of young players like himself. He should look around and realize that CDR, T-Will, Devin, Lopez, and Yi all have yet to reach their potential as NBA players, and that this team could surprise some teams this year like the Thunder did last year.
  24. Michael
    24. Posted by Michael Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:58 am EDT

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    As an Orlando resident / long time Magic fan, we all miss CLee a lot too. I anticipate cheering very loud for him in the intros when NJ comes to town.
  25. arodcubs
    25. Posted by arodcubs Fri Aug 14, 2009 12:32 pm EDT

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    i feel ya budday, but its a business, i hope we will get u back asap

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