Dejuan Blair on LIVE at 5 oclock central

[EricB]

On ESPN 1250 the zone and 1250thezone.com

Chris and Jason will be interviewing him.

Be sure to check it out.

[timvp]

Thanks for the tip :tu

[Spursmania]

Great-just in time to hear it. Thanks for the heads up.

[DesignatedT]

sweet!! thanks for the heads up

[xellos88330]

Awesome!

[anjlbitz]

online stream isn't working :(

[EricB]

online stream isn't working :(


Working for me.

I'm in california and thats how I'm listening.

[anjlbitz]

Lame. I'm in Vegas. I've been able to listen before but not today. Oh well, I'll just wait for a recap here

[EricB]

On right now :tu

[Spursmania]

Yes baby! It's on.

[Spurs_9_20_21]

Lame. I'm in Vegas. I've been able to listen before but not today. Oh well, I'll just wait for a recap here
:lol Me too!

[EricB]

Lame. I'm in Vegas. I've been able to listen before but not today. Oh well, I'll just wait for a recap here

Try it in internet explorer

[Spursmania]

Talking about his work ethic-perfect for the Spurs.

[Milo]

I'm in France and the online feed is working with Chrome =)

[Dunc n Dave]

He will wear #45

[Spursmania]

Comparing Blair to Randy Moss being passed up by the cowboys and other teams and had a chip on his shoulder. Blair says he too is going in with a vengeance and will have a chip on his shoulder to prove himself to others. He thinks he'll stay with #45 as his number. He just wants to rebound and work hard to earn everyone's respect.

[WildcardManu]

I like what he said he doesn't want them to be given anything, he wants to earn it.

[EmantheSpursFan]

Nice kid sounds like he's willilng to work

[EricB]

As you could tell, the jersey question was asked for me :lmao

[EricB]

The more interviews I hear from this guy the more I like him.

Another "spur material" pick up :tu

[Spursmania]

He wants to play hard and earn everything he gets. He was 2 years old and was watching the Spurs team on TV and his mom has a pic of that!:lol

[WildcardManu]

time to start printing that #45

[Spursmania]

He says he has earned player of the year and all- american on his knees. He's not worried about his knees.

[EmantheSpursFan]

Whooo Mexican FOOD!!!!

[WildcardManu]

The best Mexican food outside of Mexico in San Antonio. lol

[Spursmania]

He'll be in SA on Wednesday. He says he's a fun and lovable guy with a funny personality and loves to have fun. But he says he is a workhorse.

[WildcardManu]

Overall sounds like a pretty good down to earth guy.

[EricB]

Wants to come in and just rebound.

Wants to do the dirty work and bring energy.


Love this kid :tu

[timvp]

Damn good interview. :smokin





My favorite question was when they asked him if Pop or RC has given him any promise regarding minutes and he said Blair didn't want anything given to him and wants to earn it.

[EricB]

Pittsburgh city wise is a blue collar town alot like SA.

Similar to SA so I can see him fitting in.

[EricB]

Damn good interview. :smokin





My favorite question was when they asked him if Pop or RC has given him any promise regarding minutes and he said Blair didn't want anything given to him and wants to earn it.


Yeah Chris and Jason can be goofballs but they give damn good interviews.

[Spursmania]

Blair the Beast! What a great guy-super personality. I think we are going to love him. Let's hope his knees are irrelevant for the short term.

[xellos88330]

How could he have never had a nickname? That is really what I want to know. Maybe he has one but it is too embarassing for the public?

[benefactor]

Missed it. :depressed

If someone gets a hold of a transcript it would be greatly appreciated.

[SenorSpur]

THanks for the heads up. He was also on Ticket 760 during the 4'oclock hour. This guy is funny, hungry, and eager to learn. Says he wants Pop to be hard on him because he wants to learn how to be an NBA player. Says he hopes TD takes him under his wing and if he does he'll listen to everything the vets tell him.

Really, really, like this kid. He's gonna be a BEAST!

[DBMethos]

Can't wait to see this guy tear it up in the Silver and Black!

[50 cent]

:tu

I still can't believe this guy fell to us.

[iilluzioN]

i missed it!!! any transscripts?

[Ace9]

Seems like a great kid that wants it bad. He's making me even more happier that we selected him, which is pretty hard to do considering how stoked I was when we drafted him.

[Buddy Holly]

Pittsburgh city wise is a blue collar town alot like SA.

Similar to SA so I can see him fitting in.

SA isn't a blue collar city, maybe perception wise I assume.

[EricB]

Chris and Jason are gonna replay the interview in 5 minutes for those of you who missed it.

1250thezone.com

[yavozerb]

almost time to unleash the BEAST!!

[DMX7]

Does 1250 archive the interviews?

[EricB]

He's on again right now
and I don't think 1250 archives interviews yet no.

[EricB]

SA isn't a blue collar city, maybe perception wise I assume.

Ok. Sure.

[Mavs<Spurs]

On ESPN 1250 the zone and 1250thezone.com

Chris and Jason will be interviewing him.

Be sure to check it out.

Thanks Eric.

[urunobili]

damn no one recorded it?

[SouthTexasRancher]

Blair has a great attitude that will make him both a players favorite and a fan favorite. I like the fact that he wants to rebound, rebound and rebound. Not to mention giving 200% to the Spurs. And not wanting anything handed or given to him...he wants to earn it. And also to make sure the teams that passed on him will pay for that mistake. His knees will not be a problem. Pop is gonna like this guy in the Silver & Black..

[robot89]

Can this guy block shots???
That's what we need!

[SouthTexasRancher]

i missed it!!! any transscripts?


They'll play it again tomorrow!

[Buddy Holly]

Ok. Sure.

It's not. I'd love for you to prove your claim. Because I easily can.

[BackHome]

SA isn't a blue collar city, maybe perception wise I assume.


Well perception says our city is in the top three of the following:

1. Fatest City
2. Teenage Pregnancy
3. High School Drop outs

Ya can't get any Bluer then that!

[Spursmania]

Meet Blair the Beast our newest Spur:danceclub

[BillMc]

I missed it. Anything interesting said??? Sounds like he's a good guy with a perfect atitude.

[pkbpkb81]

I heard the guy on the ticket because that’s were everyone goes first


The kid sounds great can't wait for the season

[Kori Ellis]

Pittsburgh is nothing like SA. Pittsburgh is like Kentucky or Indiana

Pittsburgh isn't anything like Kentucky -- maybe some parts of Indiana but not really. Mostly it's just like Pittsburgh :lol

(Disclaimer: Kori Ellis' mother, grandmother, and most other relatives were born in Pittsburgh.)

[Kori Ellis]

I missed it. Anything interesting said??? Sounds like he's a good guy with a perfect atitude.

He basically just said how excited he about the Spurs, about how his knees are fine (his surgeries were in 9th/10th grade) and how teams are going to regret passing him up. Basically, he said that he's coming to town to work hard and rebound.

[rayray2k8]

Here's the Blair interview, for those of you who missed it like me..

http://www.ticket760.com/cc-common/podcast.html

I think I enjoyed the Jack McClinton interview a bit more, but nice to have Blair on the way.
The guy who interviewed him did a horrible job of it and instead of asking him what nickname he preferred (S.O.D or Hasheem Thabeet's Pimp) he should have asked does he think Hasheem is aware that the Griz and spurs are in the same division? :lol
Also, these damn homer cowboys fans asking Blair if he was a Steeler fan.. Well no shit dumbass, he's from pittsuburg.. :rolleyes

[BillMc]

Here's the Blair interview, for those of you who missed it like me..

http://www.ticket760.com/cc-common/podcast.html

Thanks!:toast

[BillMc]

He basically just said how excited he about the Spurs, about how his knees are fine (his surgeries were in 9th/10th grade) and how teams are going to regret passing him up. Basically, he said that he's coming to town to work hard and rebound.

Thanks and thanks again! :toast

[Ace9]

Here's the Blair interview, for those of you who missed it like me..

http://www.ticket760.com/cc-common/podcast.html


Thanks, mate.

[PBEEZY]

Here's the Blair interview, for those of you who missed it like me..

http://www.ticket760.com/cc-common/podcast.html

Much appreciated

[Samr]

Wow, about 30 seconds into the interview and I LOVE this guy. He's really casual, and talking like he's absolutely thrilled.

"Come on admit it, you were pissed when the second round started and no one had called your name weren't you?"

"Well yeah, till my favorite team called my name."



(on pop being scary) "I hope he is. I hope he's tough on me cause if he's not that mean he don't like me. So I want him to be scary. I can take it. So it's gonna be fun, it's gonna be a lot of fun, being coached by a scary coach."

[scottspurs]

Pittsburgh is nothing like SA. Pittsburgh is like Kentucky or Indiana

When did they make Pittsburgh its own state?

[koriwhat]

dude is a cheesy as hell radio jock... lame ass nickname! wtf?

[Vic Petro]

Someone please get word to this Taylor guy not to call Blair "SOD". The last guy I remember with that nickname was Onterrio Smith, and the only thing he's famous for is smuggling a prosthetic penis. Anything but SOD.

Also, where in the world was Dejuan that the wind almost blew the cell phone out of his hand repeatedly? It's like he did the interview from a boat in the middle of the Allegheny River.

[ulosturedge]

Here's the Blair interview, for those of you who missed it like me..

http://www.ticket760.com/cc-common/podcast.html

I think I enjoyed the Jack McClinton interview a bit more, but nice to have Blair on the way.
The guy who interviewed him did a horrible job of it and instead of asking him what nickname he preferred (S.O.D or Hasheem Thabeet's Pimp) he should have asked does he think Hasheem is aware that the Griz and spurs are in the same division? :lol
Also, these damn homer cowboys fans asking Blair if he was a Steeler fan.. Well no shit dumbass, he's from pittsuburg.. :rolleyes


Thanks! Great interview.

[Russ]

"Pop is the best coach next to Phil Jackson."

He'll never hear the end of that one.:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol

[BackHome]

Man I like what he and also McClinton are saying they have both started drinking from Pops koolaid. It is going to be sweet watching them in summer league and hopefuly on our roster!

[Samr]

Man I like what he and also McClinton are saying they have both started drinking from Pops koolaid.

A good thing to do if they want playing time.

[Blackjack]

Quick recap from both 760 and 1250 interviews: (At least it would've been, had my computer not crashed.:bang)

Blair seemed genuinely giddy at the prospect of being a Spur, when on with Taylor. He couldn't believe how blessed he was to be playing for a coach like Pop, a team like the Spurs, (Winners, what he considers himself to be) and an idol of his like Tim. (Someone he hopes to have take him under his wing, show him the ropes, teach him how to work, and allow him to be a sponge in order to have some of the same success that Tim has.)

He feels that falling in the draft was the way it was supposed to be. A blessing, but something he's going to have to work for, if he's to accomplish his goals. Something he's done his entire life, and something he doesn't resent, but welcome with open arms.

There was obvious disappointment as he fell in the draft (Leading to an impromptu workout in the hotel gym) but he definitely plans on making those who passed on account of his knees, feel extremely foolish. After all, he's won a State Championship, Rookie of the Year, First-team All-Big-East, and Player of the Year on those same knees.

He realizes his M.R.I. looks bad but feels it looks a lot worse than it is. He feels his body has adapted to it's current condition, and has had no such issues with that area since his last surgery during his sophomore year in high school.

As far as his game goes at the NBA level, and what he feels will immediately translate, rebounding was the first aspect that came to mind. He admits it'd be nice to get a few touches but his best early contribution, and the majority of his concentration, would be on rebounding. Working hard, and rebounding.

When asked if he expected to see significant minutes in his rookie year, he felt he'd get an opportunity, especially with Kurt being dealt, but he expects nothing. He wants to earn the respect of his coaching staff and teammates, as well as anything he gets in terms of minutes.

What does he feel people would be surprised to know about him?

Well, contrary to his play and attitude on the court, he's a bit of a teddy bear. He cites a good personality and guy who genuinely likes to have fun.

He's also a huge Lil Wayne fan and hopes to meet him as soon as possible, even sending a shoutout on the 760, should he happen to be listening. (Don't get your hopes up, D.B.. :lol) He's also a big-time Steelers fan but also claims to be capable of having a little love for the Cowboys, as well.( At least now that he'll be playing his ball in Texas.;)) He reconciled that he could have both a Steelers and Cowboys sticker on his car, just that the Cowboys one would be of the smaller variety.:lol

When asked of his favorite NBA team growing up, he told of a picture his mother found of him when he was around two-years old. In the background of the picture was a Spurs game he had been watching and a player donning the #45. Looking back now, it seems something of an omen to him.

On Wednesday, Blair will make his first venture to Texas, and he's anxious to arrive. He acknowledged he'd be playing in this year's Summer League, and is really looking forward to getting work.

Holt Cat's newest 6' 7" earth-mover, we eagerly anticipate.:hungry:

[tomtom]

Here's the Blair interview, for those of you who missed it like me..

http://www.ticket760.com/cc-common/podcast.html


thanks mate :toast

[BillMc]

Quick recap from both 760 and 1250 interviews: (At least it would've been, had my computer not crashed.:bang)

Blair seemed genuinely giddy at the prospect of being a Spur, when on with Taylor. He couldn't believe how blessed he was to be playing for a coach like Pop, a team like the Spurs, (Winners, what he considers himself to be) and an idol of his like Tim. (Someone he hopes to have take him under his wing, show him the ropes, teach him how to work, and allow him to be a sponge in order to have some of the same success that Tim has.)

He feels that falling in the draft was the way it was supposed to be. A blessing, but something he's going to have to work for, if he's to accomplish his goals. Something he's done his entire life, and something he doesn't resent, but welcome with open arms.

There was obvious disappointment as he fell in the draft (Leading to an impromptu workout in the hotel gym) but he definitely plans on making those who passed on account of his knees, feel extremely foolish. After all, he's won a State Championship, Rookie of the Year, First-team All-Big-East, and Player of the Year on those same knees.

He realizes his M.R.I. looks bad but feels it looks a lot worse than it is. He feels his body has adapted to it's current condition, and has had no such issues with that area since his last surgery during his sophomore year in high school.

As far as his game goes at the NBA level, and what he feels will immediately translate, rebounding was the first aspect that came to mind. He admits it'd be nice to get a few touches but his best early contribution, and the majority of his concentration, would be on rebounding. Working hard, and rebounding.

When asked if he expected to see significant minutes in his rookie year, he felt he'd get an opportunity, especially with Kurt being dealt, but he expects nothing. He wants to earn the respect of his coaching staff and teammates, as well as anything he gets in terms of minutes.

What does he feel people would be surprised to know about him?

Well, contrary to his play and attitude on the court, he's a bit of a teddy bear. He cites a good personality and guy who genuinely likes to have fun.

He's also a huge Lil Wayne fan and hopes to meet him as soon as possible, even sending a shoutout on the 760, should he happen to be listening. (Don't get your hopes up, D.B.. :lol) He's also a big-time Steelers fan but also claims to be capable of having a little love for the Cowboys, as well.( At least now that he'll be playing his ball in Texas.;)) He reconciled that he could have both a Steelers and Cowboys sticker on his car, just that the Cowboys one would be of the smaller variety.:lol

When asked of his favorite NBA team growing up, he told of a picture his mother found of him when he was around two-years old. In the background of the picture was a Spurs game he had been watching and a player donning the #45. Looking back now, it seems something of an omen to him.

On Wednesday, Blair will make his first venture to Texas, and he's anxious to arrive. He acknowledged he'd be playing in this year's Summer League, and is really looking forward to getting work.

Holt Cat's newest 6' 7" earth-mover, we eagerly anticipate.:hungry:

Thanks for the summary. A lot of work, we really appreciate it!:toast:toast:toast

[clubalien]

yao just proves the risk og blair at number one is. However yao in the secound round with out a max contract doesn't seem as risky

[duncan228]

Thanks for the recap BLACKJACK21.

[Buddy Holly]

yao just proves the risk og blair at number one is. However yao in the secound round with out a max contract doesn't seem as risky

Huh?

Their situations are nothing a like.

[clubalien]

about him?

Well, contrary to his play and attitude on the court, he's a bit of a teddy bear.

nick name blair de bear?:hat

[Buddy Holly]

The Bear is a great nick.

[raspsa]

"Pop is the best coach next to Phil Jackson."

He'll never hear the end of that one.:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol
Yeah, I couldn't believe he said that but in a way its refreshing and honest.. still, I expect Pop and his teammates will have something to say about that later on.
:lol

[clubalien]

Huh?

Their situations are nothing a like.

except they are big man that if teams invest heavily in could never play again. It isn't totally equal, but it does show investing your top pick in a player that gets injuryed can suck.

ie max contract to grant hill.

that is why he dropped.

[johnnyblues]

nick name blair de bear?:hat


Teddy Blair?:lol

[tomtom]

haha great interviews jack's was entertaining

[benefactor]

"This is Cowboys country." :vomit:

We're talking about the Spurs dammit. Leave the second best team in Texas out of this.

[Blackjack]

DeJuan "Bear" Blair or

Dejuan "Teddy" Blair, while not all that original...

Would be pretty fitting, though.

I could actually envision his teammates calling him Teddy as a joke, but have it actually end up sticking.

Hell, there is a guy who actually likes being called "Big Baby.":lol

[EricB]

Man you people are sensitive about the cowboys.

[EricB]

I prefer El Oso.

[clubalien]

Teddy Blair?:lol

hopefully a marketing success. Just imagine little teddy bears with a spurs 45 jersey on it.

pure gold baby

[Vic Petro]

i prefer el oso.

+1

[Blackjack]

Man you people are sensitive about the cowboys.

What do you mean by "you people?":hat

[D_Blair45_fan]

In Pittsburgh he went from being called "Big Fella" to just "Fella".

[Demo Dick Marcinko]

Beware of Blair!!!
The Blair Beast Project :downspin:

[iilluzioN]

thank you sooo much!!!! I love this dude

[Blackjack]

Thanks for the summary. A lot of work, we really appreciate it!:toast:toast:toast


Thanks for the recap BLACKJACK21.

No prob.:toast (Sorry you only got a lesser rewrite, though)

[Samr]

He needs to remember that down here, it's "y'all" and not "yens."

[raspsa]

He should have #1 on his jersey since he is DeJuan..

[EricB]

What do you mean by "you people?":hat

Alot of people.

God they get sensitive at the drop of the hat if the interviewer askes or talks about one thing outside of the Spurs.

[HarlemHeat37]

I hate that he's a Lil Wayne fan though, but great interview outside of that..

[Obstructed_View]

Pittsburgh city wise is a blue collar town alot like SA.


Sea World Pittsburgh and Fiesta Pennsylvania are big attractions.

[NewJerSpur]

How about:

a) Blair Bear (like Carebear, the cartoon characters, but more aggressive sounding)

b) "The Bear" Blair (a bit smoother than "Blair the Bear" but with the same effect)

c) Or, none of the above. :lol

Took me an hour to come up with those, sad, LOL.

[EmantheSpursFan]

DeJuan "Bear" Blair or

Dejuan "Teddy" Blair, while not all that original...

Would be pretty fitting, though.

I could actually envision his teammates calling him Teddy as a joke, but have it actually end up sticking.

Hell, there is a guy who actually likes being called "Big Baby.":lol


I've heard on different occasions different players call Tim Duncan "Teddy"
so i doubt thats even going to be a choice
:lol

[DMX7]

He should have #1 on his jersey since he is DeJuan..

"Da One" Blair....

ah?.... Ah?

[Blackjack]

I've heard on different occasions different players call Tim Dunan "Teddy"
so i doubt thats even going to be a choice

Those weren't my suggestions, but I've never heard Tim being called, "Teddy."

Timmy, yeah.

T.D., absolutely.

Maybe the accent of Tony, Manu, or one of their other foreign players (past or present) threw you off?

[EmantheSpursFan]

Those weren't my suggestions, but I've never heard Tim being called, "Teddy."

Timmy, yeah.

T.D., absolutely.

Maybe the accent of Tony, Manu, or one of their other foreign players (past or present) threw you off?

I've heard Pop and Sean say it a few times maybe its a nickname only the older players call him???

[Blackjack]

I've heard Pop and Sean say it a few times maybe its a nickname only the older players call him???

And you're positive you didn't here T. D or Tim-E?

[EricB]

So the people of pittsburgh and san antonio wouldn't be the same in that they are middle income, hard working, regular people?

Thats what I meant.

Sorry that it had to be as always, broken down into perfect comparison

[raspsa]

"Da One" Blair....

ah?.... Ah?

In the end, there can only be One..:lol

[Buddy Holly]

So the people of pittsburgh and san antonio wouldn't be the same in that they are middle income, hard working, regular people?

Thats what I meant.

Sorry that it had to be as always, broken down into perfect comparison

Aren't most people hard working and "regular" people? Well, except LA.

[EricB]

Aren't most people hard working and "regular" people? Well, except LA.

I wouldn't say the people of SA are like the people of Chicago or New York.

SA is like a midwestern city imo.

[D_Blair45_fan]

He needs to remember that down here, it's "y'all" and not "yens."

"yinz" is "Pittsburghese". In Pittsburgh they would say he talks like a yinzer.

[Summers]

I've heard Pop and Sean say it a few times maybe its a nickname only the older players call him???

You heard "TD" or "Timmy".