New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Isiah Thomas announced today that forward David Lee has been signed to a contract.

Lee, 6-9, 249-pounds, was selected 30th overall in the 2005 NBA Draft by New York and had averaged 11.3 points and 6.8 rebounds in 127 career games at Florida. The 22-year-old St. Louis, MO-native earned All-SEC Second Team honors during his senior year.