First, the Caylee memorial was what - two and a half years ago? I saw a man who was very conflicted and laden with guilt and completely torn..
At the trial, I believe Lee met with Baez to tell him he would argue about when and whether CA sent someone to look for Caylee's body. I think he also discussed what he could be asked. But I didn't see him as argumentative until JA made his dumb remark...and then Lee just shut down the SA. Eager? Lee wanted to be anywhere than near his sister, the SA or the Defense. IMO Lee knows his sister is guilty and I suspect that relationship is irreparable, despite whatever Cindy is spewing..
And while I'm at this - I think Baez's "messages" from FCA are complete "carp" also. That Baez invented.
I do completely agree with your assessment that Lee did not wish to be in Court at all. But if you remember Lee wasn't just questioned by JA he was also questioned by SA George. That questioning was an utter nightmare. SA George couldn't get Lee to answer even the most basic questions without having to show him his previous testimony. It was only after the state realized what type of witness Lee was going to be and that he aligned himself with the Defense, IMO, that JA stepped up to question him the second round. Lee was less than forthcoming both times he was questioned by the state. IMO he clearly didn't want to testify for the state at all and in any way. But did not need to be prodded into answering under questioning by JB.
He was blowing kisses and mouthing I love you to Casey much more recently than two years ago, much recently as in the Fyre hearings which were of March this year if I recall. I think he's almost manically in love with his sister.
Although do I think Lee is evil like Cindy and Casey, absolutely not. I just think he's under his sisters spell. Which I also give him a pass for, lots of people fell under Casey's spell over the years, including the Pineallas 12.
And I'm not knocking Lee completely. He grew up in the same diabolical and dysfunctional household as Casey did and yet he was able to not murder anyone. Lee has been able to be a productive member of society. Something which his sister adamantly refused to do. Casey simply doesn't want to work or contribute to society in any meaningful way.
I also give him a pass for being slightly messed up in terms of his rather unusual deep maniacal love for his sister. I think it would be hard pressed to grow up in that house with a mother like Cindy and a sister like Casey and not come out somewhat damaged.
I just hope that he moves far away from his mother and elects to not have any children if he chooses to resume his high fiving relationship with his murdering sister.