"Much ballyhooed forward David Lee displayed Sunday some of reasons that the Warriors will pay him $80 million over the next six seasons.

Lee finished with 13 points with 13 rebounds in 32 minutes of the Warriors' 95-86 win over the Sacramento Kings at Oracle Arena. He was active and aggressive on offense, though he was just 5 for 13 from the field. He and backup forward Jeff Adrien helped the Warriors outrebound Sacramento 62-59. Adrien had 15 points and 11 rebounds in just 23 minutes.

What's more, the Kings' big men -- rookie center DeMarcus Cousins and forward Jason Thompson -- combined to go 10 for 30 from the field.

That wasn't solely because of Lee, but he was a link in the chain of a frontline defense that was noticeably more effective than in Friday's exhibition opener against the Los Angeles Clippers.

In his second game in a Warriors uniform, Lee looked more comfortable and was definitely a presence. Lee, acquired in the offseason is a sign-and-trade deal with New York, missed some easy looks inside, but he had a hand in the action most times during his 32-minute stint.

Still, it was Adrien, a rookie from Connectiicut, who stole the show during his 23-minute effort."