Courtney Lee was born on October 3,1985 and is an American former professional basketball player.
20 Facts About Courtney Lee
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Courtney Lee was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in January 2014 before being dealt to the Charlotte Hornets in February 2016.
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In July, Courtney Lee signed with the New York Knicks, where he spent three seasons before being traded to the Dallas Mavericks in January 2019.
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Courtney Lee attended Pike High School in Indianapolis and played on their Indiana 4A state championship winning team in 2003.
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Courtney Lee starred for the Indy Hornet's AAU team, winning several state championships and annually placing high at the AAU nationals.
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In 2004, Courtney Lee was recruited by former Western Kentucky assistant coach William Small to play for the Hilltoppers.
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Courtney Lee was named First Team All-Sun Belt Conference for three consecutive seasons.
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Courtney Lee helped lead the Hilltoppers to a Sweet 16 appearance in the 2008 NCAA Tournament while being ranked 28th nationally in scoring with 20.4 points per game.
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Courtney Lee finished his collegiate career tied with Jim McDaniels for all-time leading scorer at WKU, with 2,238 points.
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Courtney Lee was drafted 22nd overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2008 NBA draft.
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On February 4,2009, Courtney Lee posted season-high numbers against the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Courtney Lee finished the night with 21 points, including 9-of-10 field goals while making three 3-pointers.
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Courtney Lee made two critical free throws late in the fourth quarter to secure a comeback win for the Magic.
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Courtney Lee then returned for the second round matchup against the Boston Celtics but he was forced to wear a protective mask over his face for the remainder of the postseason.
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Courtney Lee was officially introduced by the Rockets on August 18,2010.
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On July 20,2012, Courtney Lee was traded to the Boston Celtics in a three team sign and trade deal involving the Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers.
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On July 8,2016, Courtney Lee signed with the New York Knicks.
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Courtney Lee came into the game leading the league at 96.1 percent after hitting 73 of 76.
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On January 31,2019, Courtney Lee was traded, along with Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr.
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On June 22,2020, the Dallas Mavericks announced that Courtney Lee suffered a left calf injury during the NBA hiatus.