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Courtney Lee

コートニー・リー　/　こーとにー・りー

American basketball player

October 3, 1985 (age 40)　・　Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Indiana
basketball player

My Take

Courtney Lee is exactly the kind of NBA pro I admire most. Out of Indianapolis and Western Kentucky, drafted 22nd by Orlando in 2008, he then journeyed through New Jersey, Houston, and Boston, never the headline star but always useful. A 196 cm shooting guard who earned his keep with reliable perimeter defense and a steady three-point stroke, he's the connoisseur's player, the glue every winning roster needs. Careers built on trust rather than hype impress me far more than fleeting brilliance. Lee survived a tough league by simply being dependable, and that quiet professionalism deserves a real round of applause.

Overview

Courtney Lee (born October 3, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Lee was selected by the Orlando Magic with the 22nd overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft and was traded in June 2009 to the New Jersey Nets. In August 2010, he was traded to the Houston Rockets. In July 2012, Lee was dealt to the Boston Celtics.

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1. Profile

Name (English): Courtney Lee
Name (Japanese): コートニー・リー
Reading: こーとにー・りー
Born: October 3, 1985 (age 40)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Libra / Ox
Origin: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Blood type: Private
Height: 196 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: basketball player

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Pike High School
University: Western Kentucky University

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

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