NBA
David Lee
David Lee
San Antonio Spurs, Power Forward
Age: 41-219d (Apr 29, 1983)
Exp: 12 Years
Country: US
College: Florida
Drafted: Round 1 (#30 overall), 2005
Agent(s): Mark Bartelstein
RETIRED
2016-2017
David Lee signed a 2 year , $3,157,626 contract with the San Antonio Spurs, including $3,157,626 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,578,813.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,157,626
Average Salary:
$1,578,813
GTD at Sign:
$3,157,626
Total GTD:
$3,157,626
Signed Using:
Minimum
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2015-2015
David Lee signed a 1 year , $2,085,671 contract with the Dallas Mavericks, including $2,085,671 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,085,671.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,085,671
Average Salary:
$2,085,671
GTD at Sign:
$2,085,671
Total GTD:
$2,085,671
Signed Using:
room-mid-level-exception
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2010-2015
David Lee signed a 6 year , $79,537,680 contract with the New York Knicks, including $79,537,680 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,256,280.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $79,537,680
Average Salary:
$13,256,280
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$79,537,680
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2009-2009
David Lee signed a 1 year , $7,000,000 contract with the New York Knicks, including $7,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$7,000,000
Signed Using:
Free Agent:
2010 / UFA
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2005-2008 Rookie
David Lee signed a 4 year , $4,566,033 contract with the New York Knicks, including $4,566,033 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,141,508.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,566,033
Average Salary:
$1,141,508
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$4,566,033
Signed Using:
Free Agent:
2009 / RFA
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Seasons
12 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$92,017,102
Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$861,360 |
$861,360 |
|
| 2006 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$926,040 |
$1,787,400 |
|
| 2007 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$990,600 |
$2,778,000 |
|
| 2008 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$1,788,033 |
$4,566,033 |
|
| 2009 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$7,000,000 |
$11,566,033 |
|
| 2010 | 27 |
 |
Active
|
$10,800,000 |
$22,366,033 |
|
| 2011 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$9,344,634 |
$31,710,667 |
|
| 2012 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$12,744,000 |
$44,454,667 |
All NBA (3rd) |
| 2013 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$13,878,000 |
$58,332,667 |
|
| 2014 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$15,012,000 |
$73,344,667 |
Champion |
| 2015 | 32 |
 |
Retained
Active
|
$15,035,105 $2,085,671 |
$88,379,772 $90,465,443 |
|
| 2016 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$1,551,659 |
$92,017,102 |
|
| Total |
$92,017,102 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$11,566,033 | - | - | $11,566,033 |
| 5 |
|
$61,778,634 | - | - | $61,778,634 |
| 1 |
|
$15,035,105 | - | - | $15,035,105 |
| 1 |
|
$2,085,671 | - | - | $2,085,671 |
| 1 |
|
$1,551,659 | - | - | $1,551,659 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 |
|
22 |
$861,360
|
$861,360 |
$861,360 |
||
| 2006 |
|
23 |
$926,040
|
$926,040 |
$1,787,400 |
||
| 2007 |
|
24 |
$990,600
|
$990,600 |
$2,778,000 |
||
| 2008 |
|
25 |
$1,788,033
|
$1,788,033 |
$4,566,033 |
||
| 2009 |
|
26 |
$7,000,000
|
$7,000,000 |
$11,566,033 |
||
| 2010 |
|
27 |
$10,800,000
|
$10,800,000 |
$22,366,033 |
||
| 2011 |
|
28 |
$9,344,634
|
$9,344,634 |
$31,710,667 |
||
| 2012 |
|
29 |
$12,744,000
|
$12,744,000 |
$44,454,667 |
||
| 2013 |
|
30 |
$13,878,000
|
$13,878,000 |
$58,332,667 |
||
| 2014 |
|
31 |
$15,012,000
|
$15,012,000 |
$73,344,667 |
||
| 2015 |
|
32 |
$15,035,105 $2,085,671
|
$15,035,105 $2,085,671 |
$88,379,772 $90,465,443 |
||
| 2016 |
|
33 |
$1,551,659
|
$1,551,659 |
$92,017,102 |
||
| Total |
$92,017,102 |
$92,017,102 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$11,566,033 | - | - | $11,566,033 |
| 5 |
|
$61,778,634 | - | - | $61,778,634 |
| 1 |
|
$15,035,105 | - | - | $15,035,105 |
| 1 |
|
$2,085,671 | - | - | $2,085,671 |
| 1 |
|
$1,551,659 | - | - | $1,551,659 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 |
SAS |
May 06, 2017 - TBD | 0 | - |
| 2016-17 |
SAS |
Apr 02, 2017 - Apr 03, 2017 | 1 | Undisclosed |
| 2016-17 |
SAS |
Mar 21, 2017 - Mar 22, 2017 | 1 | Foot |
| 2016-17 |
SAS |
Jan 07, 2017 - Jan 09, 2017 | 1 | Knee |
| 2015-16 |
BOS |
Dec 26, 2015 - Dec 29, 2015 | 0 | Back |
- Aug 06, 2021 San Antonio renounced their free-agent exception rights
-
Nov 19, 2017
Retired from Professional Basketball
-
Jun 29, 2017
Declined $2.3 million Player Option with San Antonio (SAS) for 2017-18
-
Aug 02, 2016
Agreed to a 2 year $3.2 million contract with San Antonio (SAS)
- Jul 07, 2016 Dallas (DAL) renounced their free-agent exception rights
-
Feb 22, 2016
Signed a 1 year $2.1 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
-
Feb 19, 2016
Waived by Boston (BOS) - bought out
-
Jul 27, 2015
Traded to Boston (BOS) from Golden State (GSW) for Gerald Wallace and Chris Babb
-
Jul 08, 2010
Traded to Golden State (GSW) from New York (NYK) for Anthony Randolph, Kelenna Azubuike and Ronny Turiaf.
-
Jul 08, 2010
Signed a 6 years $80 million contract with New York (NYK)
-
Sep 25, 2009
Signed a 1 year $7 million contract with New York (NYK)
-
Jun 23, 2009
New York (NYK) extended a Qualifying Offer; becomes a Restricted Free Agent
-
Oct 27, 2007
New York (NYK) exercised $1.788 million option for 2008-2009
-
Oct 25, 2006
New York (NYK) exercised $990k option for 2007-2008
-
Jul 01, 2005
Signed a 2 year $1.787 million contract with New York (NYK)
-
Jun 28, 2005
Drafted by New York (NYK): Round 1 (#30 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 03, 2012 |
|
for technical foul during GSW-LAC game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 08, 2014 |
|
for technical foul during GSW-BKN game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 28, 2016 |
|
for technical foul during MIN-DAL game | $2,000 |
Suspensions
| Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2013 |
|
for role in a scuffle during GSW-IND game | 1 | $115,855 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Min/Gm | Pt/Gm | Reb/Gm | Ast/Gm | Stl/Gm | Blk/Gm | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SA | 79 | 10 | 18.7 | 7.3 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | .590 | .708 | |
| 2015 | BOS | 55 | 5 | 16.4 | 7.8 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | .531 | .763 | |
| 2014 | GS | 49 | 4 | 18.4 | 7.9 | 5.2 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | .511 | .654 | |
| 2013 | GS | 68 | 66 | 33.1 | 18.2 | 9.2 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | .521 | .782 | |
| 2012 | GS | 77 | 36.8 | 18.4 | 11.3 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 | .520 | .791 | ||
| 2011 | GS | 56 | 37.0 | 20.4 | 9.4 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.4 | .508 | .786 |
