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lotr1trekkie
06-26-2009, 10:01 AM
First,I'm elated/ecstatic that we got Blair. He reminds me of a mini Moses Malone. He will create havoc on the O boards! My only question to those more knowledgeable then myself is WHY every FO in the league passed on him? What is the deal with his knees? Does he just need to rehabilitate them because he has no ACL's? Did every team doubt that he could do 30 minutes/game 82 times a season? Enlighten me with your insights and wisdom!
phyzik
06-26-2009, 10:02 AM
your answers can be found in just about any of the other 10 or so threads about Blair/Draft day.
bigdog
06-26-2009, 10:02 AM
He doesn't really need to do any rehab. He did fine in college with the ACL issues. According to his coach, he never missed a single practice or game because of them.

NBA teams just got scared because they saw an MRI of his knees that looked bad.
completely deck
06-26-2009, 10:10 AM
As RC said, it was the "red flags" on his medical record about his ACL's. Other than that...
NRHector
06-26-2009, 10:17 AM
This kid is going to be good, he has a chip on his back and he is going to prove how wrong the other FO were when they passed him.
He was in the draft for a reason so we just have to wait and see the things he can do in the NBA.:flag:
dbestpro
06-26-2009, 10:22 AM
Because he is secretly a witch and a project.
gaKNOW!blee
06-26-2009, 10:28 AM
Isn't it better that he doesn't have any ACLs? that means he can't tear them lol
IceColdBrewski
06-26-2009, 10:30 AM
The general consensus appears to be that his knees are good for about 2-3 years before he starts living life on the injured list.
4RINGS
06-27-2009, 05:45 PM
Knees and Weight.
HarlemHeat37
06-27-2009, 05:46 PM
I don't think the weight was really the issue..100% knees..it's a legitimate concern, and there's a chance that the guy stays injured and doesn't contribute anything..drafting him in the 2nd round is the ultimate low-risk/high reward move though..
Mr. Body
06-27-2009, 05:48 PM
The general consensus appears to be that his knees are good for about 2-3 years before he starts living life on the injured list.

I'm not sure that's the consensus at all.
4RINGS
06-27-2009, 05:53 PM
If he does not control his weight, his knees will wear out in no time with the 82 game schedule.
HarlemHeat37
06-27-2009, 06:02 PM
I kind of agree, I just meant that the weight wouldn't be an issue without the knee problem though..
fraga
06-27-2009, 07:39 PM
I heard he beats his mother...
Taking it to the Hole
06-27-2009, 09:10 PM
It is strange how much stock NBA execs put in a MRI photo. Doctors don't always know everything and for all we know his knees may not be as bad as everyone is saying. Doctors tend to exaggerate even the smallest things. IMO, I trust Blair to know his own body better than anyone else and from what I saw from his games in college, he is the only one who isn't concerned about his knees.
Galileo
06-27-2009, 09:12 PM
Knees and Weight.

He said he just lost 15 pounds since the season ended (but added muscle). He must be aware that if his weight drops, his knees stay better.