Oh my God, this kid is SICK (Blair Mix)

[VivaPopovich]

THIS IS WHAT WE'VE BEEN MISSING

NOW THIS IS SPURS BASKETBALL, TOUGHNESS, REBOUNDS, DO IT BABY! this dude has to come off the bench for McDyess or Duncan, I don't want to see anymore of this CRAP of playing SF's at PF or C

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[Sense]

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[fleggy2k2]

mmm-mmm good!

:toast

[DPG21920]

He looks like Elton Brand. Does not play exactly like him (no where near the offense), but for some reason his movements remind me of him.

He has the intensity without the doucheness.

[Obstructed_View]

Great looking player, terrible music.

[DPG21920]

Great looking player, terrible music.

We takin' ova O_V.

[Thompson]

The 'comments' say his nickname is the 'Grizzly Blair.' That's pretty good. :lol

[skervy]

The 'comments' say his nickname is the 'Grizzly Blair.' That's pretty good. :lol

I like it. :tu

[Spur|n|Austin]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129823

[SouthTexasRancher]

A Monster, I tell ya....a damn, real life Monster!

[rayray2k8]

Welcome to 2 weeks ago..

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Yup, kid is going to be a monster for us. Like Malik in his early years, he's incredibly tenacious, never gives up. I think he'll be a good defender against big centres just like Malik was, too.

All we need from him is energy, rebounds and tough D, and he's got those attributes in spades.

My only concern is that he'll be called for phantom "rookie fouls" like all rooks. Why the fuck don't the officials call the game exactly the same regardless of who the player is??? The bullshit officiating (charge/block call, rookie fouls, superstar treatment, moving screens, etc.) is the most frustrating element of the modern NBA. :pctoss

[poeticism707]

A Monster, I tell ya....a damn, real life Monster!
:king

[blizz]

man there are some haters here. some ppl don't live on this board and miss things. good post viva, i didn't see the other thread so i'm glad you posted it. as far as blair goes, he kinda reminds me a little of Larry Johnson, Elton Brand and....Malik Rose. I don't think he has the offense of any of those guys, but he does have some junk and a nice little jumper. He can certainly develop some offense later on down the line. I think this guy is a lock for 20 minutes a game. He's just a solid, solid basketball player.

[poeticism707]

man there are some haters here. some ppl don't live on this board and miss things. good post viva, i didn't see the other thread so i'm glad you posted it. as far as blair goes, he kinda reminds me a little of Larry Johnson, Elton Brand and....Malik Rose. I don't think he has the offense of any of those guys, but he does have some junk and a nice little jumper. He can certainly develop some offense later on down the line. I think this guy is a lock for 20 minutes a game. He's just a solid, solid basketball player.

Agreed!:toast

He can be potentially be better than Rose though.

Or worse, but I'm hoping better!

[rayray2k8]

man there are some haters here. some ppl don't live on this board and miss things. good post viva, i didn't see the other thread so i'm glad you posted it. as far as blair goes, he kinda reminds me a little of Larry Johnson, Elton Brand and....Malik Rose. I don't think he has the offense of any of those guys, but he does have some junk and a nice little jumper. He can certainly develop some offense later on down the line. I think this guy is a lock for 20 minutes a game. He's just a solid, solid basketball player.

How the hell did you guys miss the dozen of Blair thread that were posted????

[Halberto]

What does it matter? Don't get your panties in a bunch

[Spurtacus]

The 'comments' say his nickname is the 'Grizzly Blair.' That's pretty good. :lol

:lol

Awesome nickname.

[Libri]

He doesn't shy away from physical contact. It looks like he thrives in those conditions.

[angelbelow]

yea this was the first mix i saw of him. i love his emotion.

[Spursone]

The "Grizzly Blair" is a true beast, can't wait to start this thing. Stay Healthy!

[spurspokesman]

Yup, kid is going to be a monster for us. Like Malik in his early years, he's incredibly tenacious, never gives up. I think he'll be a good defender against big centres just like Malik was, too.

All we need from him is energy, rebounds and tough D, and he's got those attributes in spades.

My only concern is that he'll be called for phantom "rookie fouls" like all rooks. Why the fuck don't the officials call the game exactly the same regardless of who the player is??? The bullshit officiating (charge/block call, rookie fouls, superstar treatment, moving screens, etc.) is the most frustrating element of the modern NBA. :pctoss

I like him now that he is A spur. Had to watch him terrorize my huskies all last year. But anyway he is A monster. Toughest player on our team. Period. Not best but he is the most physical specimen we have seen in a while.:ihitBIG EAST BABY.

[waly.mg]

yea this was the first mix i saw of him. i love his emotion.

IN YOUR SIGNATURE THERE´S A MISS on Manu

2002 Indianapolis WC - Silver Medal

[Allanon]

If only Blair was 3 inches taller, he would have been a top 3 pick and probably an All-Star within a couple of years. I like his game better than Blake Griffin's. He's a beastly player, it's a real shame that he's only 6'8" and he looks more like 6'6.

Still, he'll definitely help the Spurs this year and it was a great draft pick.

[Brazil]

Intensity.

Cannot wait to see him against gasoft.

[mudyez]

man, he is an intense worker!

I thing "grizzly blair" suits him very nicely

he nearly broke Thabeets arm with that one rebound!

[phyzik]

One of the highest scouts in the NBA said that Blair is the best offensive rebounder to come into the NBA in the last 10 years and that Blair eats glass. If he comes in and averages 3 offensive rebounds per game, that alone makes him a great pick up. We rarely get offensive boards.

actually I think the low amount of offensive boards is somewhat by design. Its to allow the team to start getting back on defense so they can prevent a fast break and to get the defense set on the other end of the court before the other team can run a play.

But yeah, it would be nice if he does grab a few offensive boards.

[DrHouse]

Gasol is going to school the shit out of this 6'8" midget.

He may have been a beast in college, but against the big boys in the NBA he'll be woefully undersized.

[phyzik]

Gasol is going to school the shit out of this 6'8" midget.

He may have been a beast in college, but against the big boys in the NBA he'll be woefully undersized.

yes, yes, and Bynum is greater than Duncan.... whatever you say mental midget.

[Interrohater]

Gasol is going to school the shit out of this 6'8" midget.

He may have been a beast in college, but against the big boys in the NBA he'll be woefully undersized.
you do realize that "the big boys in the NBA" were all rookies once, right? It's not as if Blair is the only guy who's ever come out of college before and it'll be an unprecedented event and nobody knows if he can make the switch. It's been done before. Also, is everyone in the NBA over 6'8" 265 with a 7'2" wingspan? If they all are, then you're right he's "woefully undersized". I will save your quote, nice job.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

If only Blair was 3 inches taller, he would have been a top 3 pick and probably an All-Star within a couple of years. I like his game better than Blake Griffin's. He's a beastly player, it's a real shame that he's only 6'8" and he looks more like 6'6.

Still, he'll definitely help the Spurs this year and it was a great draft pick.

When you've got a 7'3 wingspan, I think it's pretty irrelevent whether you are 6'8 or 6'11. In fact, the 6'8 guy has a lower centre of gravity and should find it easier to hold position in the post.

I think he dropped in the draft due to the lack of ACLs, which everyone was uncertain about, not his height. Risk management and "due diligence" sent every team but the Spurs running the other way! :lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Gasol is going to school the shit out of this 6'8" midget.

He may have been a beast in college, but against the big boys in the NBA he'll be woefully undersized.

Ever watch Malik Rose, who was 6'6, stop Shaq back in the day? Rose frustrated the crap out of big centres because he used his stregnth and low centre of gravity to keep them out of their favourite areas, and his long arms to dispute the ball. Blair will do the same. See what he did to Habeet, both times they played last season? That was just a taste.

The quality of your posts is declining rapidly.

[z0sa]

Gasol is going to school the shit out of this 6'8" midget.

He may have been a beast in college, but against the big boys in the NBA he'll be woefully undersized.

He's 6'8 with a 7'2 wingspan, weighing in over 260. That's no midget.

BTW, Ben Wallace and Elton Brand and Charles Barkley say hi.

[spurs50_]

I keep hearing how Blair has freakishly long arms. Does he have the reach of someone 6'9" or 6'10" or maybe taller? anyone?

[rascal]

Ever watch Malik Rose, who was 6'6, stop Shaq back in the day? Rose frustrated the crap out of big centres because he used his stregnth and low centre of gravity to keep them out of their favourite areas, and his long arms to dispute the ball. Blair will do the same. See what he did to Habeet, both times they played last season? That was just a taste.

The quality of your posts is declining rapidly.

Rose never stopped Shaq.

[rascal]

Blair will be better than Rose. Rose was no better than a marginal role player.

[drpill]

I keep hearing how Blair has freakishly long arms. Does he have the reach of someone 6'9" or 6'10" or maybe taller? anyone?

His standing reach is 8'10.5", which is more than Blake Griffin's, who is 6'10" (8'9" standing reach).

I think the thing a lot of people miss when touting Blair's wingspan though is the fact that he can't jump as high as many (most?) of the tall forwards he might be asked to defend. So even though his wingspan makes up for the height deficiency, athletic forwards might still have the ability to shoot over him. Fortunately he's a bull and guys will have a tough time gaining good position against him anywhere near the basket.

[Spursfan092120]

What an intense dude..I hope he tears into some of the other PFs in the league.

[spurs50_]

wow, thanks, drpill....impressive

[SonOfAGun]

lmao at him flipping that dude over like it was nothing

Finally someone who won't go up like a pussy under the basket *cough* oberto, bonner *cough*

[rayray2k8]

Gasol is going to school the shit out of this 6'8" midget.

He may have been a beast in college, but against the big boys in the NBA he'll be woefully undersized.

Again, why do you even bother posting or replying in these post?
If the lakers front court is that "godly", then what are you worried about then? :lol
This is a spurs board, there's always gonna be some homerism on the forum. :rolleyes

[poeticism707]

Again, why do you even bother posting or replying in these post?
If the lakers front court is that "ungodly", then what are you worried about then? :lol
This is a spurs board, there's always gonna be some homerism on the forum. :rolleyes
:lol

[rjv]

gene banks on 'roids. he is a beast on the boards.

[Malice]

Can I just say thats the first time I've seen that vid, and now I understand the hype! I saw him flex, rim shake, tip dunk, man-handle, swallow boards and pimp walk all in one vid! lol Can we start the freaking season already? So I can see this dude do his thing???

Oh and thanks for posting. Some of use work for a living. And are not attached to a freaking computer 24/7. :wakeup

[BlackBellamy]

lmao at him flipping that dude over like it was nothing

Finally someone who won't go up like a pussy under the basket *cough* oberto, bonner *cough*

ya, and "that dude" was Hasheem Thabeet, the second over-all pick in this year's draft. :wow I like Blair's chances on the NBA level.

[Leetonidas]

Gasol is going to school the shit out of this 6'8" midget.

He may have been a beast in college, but against the big boys in the NBA he'll be woefully undersized.

Gee, a 6'8" rookie versus a veteran 7-foot all-star. :rolleyes

You're a fucking genius. Dipshit.

[angelbelow]

IN YOUR SIGNATURE THERE´S A MISS on Manu

2002 Indianapolis WC - Silver Medal

ohhh shit. thanks brah :toast

[hater]

Gasol is going to school the shit out of this 6'8" midget.

He may have been a beast in college, but against the big boys in the NBA he'll be woefully undersized.

Gasol is gonna get his shit pushed in by this "midget" and you know it

[poeticism707]

Can I just say thats the first time I've seen that vid, and now I understand the hype! I saw him flex, rim shake, tip dunk, man-handle, swallow boards and pimp walk all in one vid! lol Can we start the freaking season already? So I can see this dude do his thing???

Oh and thanks for posting. Some of use work for a living. And are not attached to a freaking computer 24/7. :wakeup
:sleep

[DrHouse]

The problem for the Spurs is YOUR WINDOW IS NEXT SEASON.

You don't have time to wait for rookies to develop.

That's the sad reality, you don't need draft picks right now. You need proven talent that can get it done in the playoffs. If I were the Spurs I'd unload Ginobili for Camby or another proven big.

[Solid D]

He's an amazing force.

[Rummpd]

The problem for the Spurs is YOUR WINDOW IS NEXT SEASON.

You don't have time to wait for rookies to develop.

That's the sad reality, you don't need draft picks right now. You need proven talent that can get it done in the playoffs. If I were the Spurs I'd unload Ginobili for Camby or another proven big.


Respectively your not very astute to hold this view with Parker becoming the leader of the team in scoring and Manu and Duncan the only remaining middle career pieces - Duncan and Manu cannot be damm good for 3-4 more years.

Lakers cannot beat this reconstructed Spurs team period and when Jackson packs it in they will deconstruct with all the egos on that team.

[picnroll]

Those long arms and that low stance are going to turn into a lot of steals and balls tapped away when guys try to back him down, dribbling. Already saw that in the snippet of the practice the other day. Unless Bynum develops something of a mid-range game Blair should stop him in his tracks, neutralizes his rebounding too..

[rayray2k8]

The problem for the Spurs is YOUR WINDOW IS NEXT SEASON.

You don't have time to wait for rookies to develop.

That's the sad reality, you don't need draft picks right now. You need proven talent that can get it done in the playoffs. If I were the Spurs I'd unload Ginobili for Camby or another proven big.

If you honestly think the spurs are gonna rely on rookies, you got another thing coming..
Turnobili for Mr. Glass? No thank you. And injury prone player for another, yeah, great suggestion..

[poeticism707]

If you honestly think the spurs are gonna rely on rookies, you got another thing coming..
Turnobili for Mr. Glass? No thank you. And injury prone player for another, yeah, great suggestion..
:downspin:

[poeticism707]

Spurs are going to run away with the title this year
:flag::flag::flag:

[Capt Bringdown]

The problem for the Spurs is YOUR WINDOW IS NEXT SEASON.
You don't have time to wait for rookies to develop.


You do have a point in that Pop's going to have to be more flexible and open to giving young players a consistent role on the team.
His fear-based, "make one mistake and you're in the doghouse" routine is getting old.

[poeticism707]

You do have a point in that Pop's going to have to be more flexible and open to giving young players a consistent role on the team.
His fear-based, "make one mistake and you're in the doghouse" routine is getting old.
:hat

[Kent_in_Atlanta]

He's 6'8 with a 7'2 wingspan, weighing in over 260. That's no midget.

BTW, Ben Wallace and Elton Brand and Charles Barkley say hi.

Yup. And sometimes I think it can be better to be 6'8 or 6'9 with a 7'2 wing span than it is to simply be 7'0 with a 7'2 wing span. Those guys with the freakeshly long arms just have a way of taking people by surprise.

It's easier to track and anticipate where the hands of a 7'0 guy are going to be than it is to track the fingers of a guy who is all arms and stretches out to 7'0+ with the wing span.

[poeticism707]

Yup. And sometimes I think it can be better to be 6'8 or 6'9 with a 7'2 wing span than it is to simply be 7'0 with a 7'2 wing span. Those guys with the freakeshly long arms just have a way of taking people by surprise.

It's easier to track and anticipate where the hands of a 7'0 guy are going to be than it is to track the fingers of a guy who is all arms and stretches out to 7'0+ with the wing span.

Interesting theory.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Rose never stopped Shaq.

Not for an entire game, but in short bursts he did. I remember many a time Malik frustrated Shaq to the point where he missed 3-4 shots in a row, committed a stupid foul, and ended up going to the bench. Blair will be similar.


The problem for the Spurs is YOUR WINDOW IS NEXT SEASON.

You don't have time to wait for rookies to develop.

That's the sad reality, you don't need draft picks right now. You need proven talent that can get it done in the playoffs. If I were the Spurs I'd unload Ginobili for Camby or another proven big.

No, our window is two seasons. Take a look at our contracts.

Unload one of the best closers in the game. Mmmmm, okay. :rolleyes

My guess is Pop gives time to his frontcourt youngsters over the first half of the season, and if it's not working he'll send out expirings (we still have 6mil in Bonley) for a veterean big to plug the hole. That makes a lot more sense than bringing another vet in now and stiffling any chance of finding out whether our youth is any good.

[poeticism707]

Not for an entire game, but in short bursts he did. I remember many a time Malik frustrated Shaq to the point where he missed 3-4 shots in a row, committed a stupid foul, and ended up going to the bench. Blair will be similar.



No, our window is two seasons. Take a look at our contracts.

Unload one of the best closers in the game. Mmmmm, okay. :rolleyes
:dont

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

:dont

How about you give up the emoticon-only posts? They are meaningless and tiresome. If you have something to say, say it.

House isn't a troll - he may argue points that many here don't agree with, and sometimes trots out BS as bait, but he's not a troll.

[draft87]

The problem for the Spurs is YOUR WINDOW IS NEXT SEASON.

You don't have time to wait for rookies to develop.

That's the sad reality, you don't need draft picks right now. You need proven talent that can get it done in the playoffs. If I were the Spurs I'd unload Ginobili for Camby or another proven big.

ok chris wallace.....what's next, lakers trade bynum to clippers for baron davis?

paging nurse house, there's a bedpan full of diarrhea that needs a licking.

[draft87]

moving on, dear SAN ANTONIO fans,

obviously the rebound flip with thabeet is amazing, but how about that block on thabeet as well! not only is he creeping on a dude about 9" taller but he just ripped it away like a 50/50 play!

i don't really follow NCAA till march madness and then the draft....so tell me, what other drafts had a 1-5 pick get completely destroyed a dude picked late 1st rd/2nd rd? obviously 37 doesn't really represent his value, but even without the ACL issue wasn't he projected 14-25? say he was #15-that's still a ways behind #2! hansbrough was #13!

[Brazil]

How about you give up the emoticon-only posts? They are meaningless and tiresome. If you have something to say, say it.

House isn't a troll - he may argue points that many here don't agree with, and sometimes trots out BS as bait, but he's not a troll.

fuck House is not a troll ? seriously ?

[SonOfAGun]

moving on, dear SAN ANTONIO fans,

obviously the rebound flip with thabeet is amazing, but how about that block on thabeet as well! not only is he creeping on a dude about 9" taller but he just ripped it away like a 50/50 play!

i don't really follow NCAA till march madness and then the draft....so tell me, what other drafts had a 1-5 pick get completely destroyed a dude picked late 1st rd/2nd rd? obviously 37 doesn't really represent his value, but even without the ACL issue wasn't he projected 14-25? say he was #15-that's still a ways behind #2! hansbrough was #13!

on the 19th thabeet (memphis) and blair will meet up again in summer league!

[peskypesky]

Spurs are going to run away with the title this year

:toast

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