David Lee is an American former professional basketball player. He played for the National Basketball Association from 2005 to 2017. In 2015, he became an NBA Champion while he played for the Golden State Warriors.

Player Profile and Personal Life

David Lee was born on April 29, 1983, in St. Louis, Missouri in the United States of America. He stands 206 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 111 kg. He shot left-handed and he was a power forward and center.

He is married to tennis player Caroline Wozniacki. They have two children together.

Position Power Forward
Height / weight 2.06 m / 111 kg
Born 29 Apr 1983
Nationality United States United States
Playing Style Left Handed
Team History
222 san antonio spurs San Antonio 2016 - 2017
26 boston celtics Boston 2015 - 2016
217 dallas mavericks Dallas 2016
230 golden state warriors Golden State 2010 - 2015
204 new york knicks New York 2005 - 2010

High School and College Career

He attended Chaminade College Preparatory School in Creve Coeur, Missouri. In 2001, he was named Mr. Show-Me Basketball. The same year, he was also named to the First-team Parade All-American and a McDonald’s All-American.

Later, he committed to play college basketball for the University of Florida and was there from 2001 to 2005. In 2004 and 2005, he was named to the Second-Team All-SEC.

Professional Career

He turned pro in 2005 and was a first-round pick by the New York Knicks during that year’s NBA Draft.

In 2007, he was the NBA Rookie Challenge MVP. He played for the Knicks from 2005 to 2010. In 2010, he was named an NBA All-Star for the first time. From 2010 to 2015, he played for the Golden State Warriors, and in 2013, he was named an All-Star again. In 2015, he became an NBA Champion.

From 2015 to 2016, he played for the Boston Celtics. Then in 2016, he played for the Dallas Mavericks. From 2016 to 2017, he played for the San Antonio Spurs before he retired in 2017.

Career Highlights and Awards

  • 2015 - NBA champion
  • 2010, 2013 - NBA All-Star
  • 2013 - All-NBA Third Team
  • 2007 - NBA Rookie Challenge MVP
  • 2004, 2005 - Second-team All-SEC
  • 2001 - First-team Parade All-American
  • 2001 - McDonald’s All-American
  • 2001 - Mr. Show-Me Basketball

Career NBA Statistics

  • Points - 11,232 (13.5 ppg)
  • Rebounds - 7,320 (8.8 rpg)
  • Assists - 1,825 (2.2 apg)

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