Better Team: Golden State Warriors or Houston Rockets?

Power Forward

Mar 17, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Golden State Warriors power forward David Lee (10) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

This position seems to be the least established of Houstons. Sometimes they have Parsons playing the four with Francisco Garcia or Carlos Delfino at the 3. Sometimes they have Donatas Motiejunas at the four. As they no longer have Patrick Patterson or Marcus Morris, they will likely revert back to the aforementioned lineup. Either way, David Lee is superior to anyone they could put at this position.

Lee was a double-double machine and led the league in that category during the regular season. He averaged 18.5 points and 11.2 rebounds during the 2012-13 season. Although he was unable to contribute much in the playoffs because of an injury he endured in the opening sequences of Game 1 of the Denver series, Lee made cameo appearances in several of the games and his leadership ability was clearly seen.

The 6’9’’ forward is efficient at the low post and knows how to score from the block. Lee shot an average 51.9 percent from the field and also managed to average 3.5 assists per game as well. The Warriors’ lone All-Star is clearly a great power forward and contributes both on the court and off.

Edge: Warriors