Will Blair be the next Larry Johnson? [Archive]

Riverwalkman

10-10-2009, 09:37 AM

I was watching 99 finals a couple days ago when I found Blair is very similar type of player compared to Larry Johnson.

Physically, both are 6'1, Larry was 250 lbs, Blair is 260 lbs(since he lost weight in summer). Both have broad shoulder and are strong as ox, based their games on strength and power but not on jumping and versatility.

Besides, they've got very similar post moves, soft hands, and toughness.

He's Not Millsap, for he's lack of atheleticism. He's Not Charles Barkley, for he doesn't have that range and jumping. I hope Pop would not just make him a Malik Rose type of player, IMO he's got the potential to be next Larry Johnson. I'm just realistic.

Whisky Dog

10-10-2009, 09:42 AM

Blair is a tad taller than 6'1". Just a tad.

I don't see Blair firing 3 pointers any time soon. Find a new comparison.

ohmwrecker

10-10-2009, 09:45 AM

Blair is a tad taller than 6'1". Just a tad.

I don't see Blair firing 3 pointers any time soon. Find a new comparison.

Larry Johnson was taller than 6'1" too. How about we hold off on the comparisons for a while?

Indazone

10-10-2009, 09:46 AM

He might be Charles Barkley

Riverwalkman

10-10-2009, 10:04 AM

Their height should be 6'7, just a mistake, I was too rushed to post.

daslicer

10-10-2009, 10:23 AM

I grew up in NC watching the Charlotte Hornets and I can give you a definite answer on that which is no. LJ back during those days had great athlethic ability which Blair does not. LJ had mad hops I remember at one point of time he was one of the best dunkers in the league plus he had great footwork along with a 3 point shot. LJ really was a complete player he was athlethic, could play the inside and outside, good passer, could rebound. I remember watching games where he would go off for 30 plus against the Knicks which wasn't easy to do during those days. Blair is not LJ. If Blair was LJ the spurs would be hands down a lock to win the title.

coyotes_geek

10-10-2009, 10:25 AM

Love Blair, but no. He's not the next Larry Johnson. Larry had way more offensive skills than Blair.

Libri

10-10-2009, 10:27 AM

His offensive potential is still an unknown variable for most of us, as well as Pop. Nevertheless, it's intriguing to observe his hustle and instinctive ability to rebound, which some say is an indicator of success at the NBA level. It will be interesting to see how he develops under the Spurs.

lotr1trekkie

10-10-2009, 12:25 PM

Blair is 6' 5" in socks. His extreme arm length makes him equal to to #1 draft choice--Blake someone. He has huge hands. He seems unusually mature for a 20 year old. IMO by playoff time he will be a major factor in the Sprurs run to the title.

timvp

10-10-2009, 12:26 PM

Both are undersized power forwards. That's where the comparison begins and ends.

Flux451

10-10-2009, 12:41 PM

Blair will never enter a slam dunk contest.

Fpoonsie

10-10-2009, 12:59 PM

[waiting for the photoshopped GrandMama pics]

CGD

10-10-2009, 01:09 PM

No.

angelbelow

10-10-2009, 01:20 PM

He's Brand without the shot blocking or polished offensive game. Same body type. Same wingspan. His face even looks like they could be identical twins.

:lol I do see the resemblance. Would be nice if he developed Brand's midrange game (which shouldn't be impossible but will take a lot of hard work and maybe a few seasons.)

@OP
If Blair starts nailing 3's with a great shooting form then you might be on to something.

TIMMYD!

10-10-2009, 01:28 PM

He's Brand without the shot blocking or polished offensive game. Same body type. Same wingspan. His face even looks like they could be identical twins.

He needs a stable jumpshot like 'Dice then he'd be BEAST 2.0

DMX7

10-10-2009, 02:55 PM

Larry Johnson was a 3-point shooter, you've got to be kidding.

DAF86

10-10-2009, 03:24 PM

The best comparisson I can find at this point of Blair's career is Malik Rose, let's hope that with time he becomes a much better player than Malik.

jdev82

10-10-2009, 03:54 PM

i was watching 99 finals a couple days ago when i found blair is very similar type of player compared to larry johnson.

Physically, both are 6'1, larry was 250 lbs, blair is 260 lbs(since he lost weight in summer). Both have broad shoulder and are strong as ox, based their games on strength and power but not on jumping and versatility.

Besides, they've got very similar post moves, soft hands, and toughness.

He's not millsap, for he's lack of atheleticism. He's not charles barkley, for he doesn't have that range and jumping. I hope pop would not just make him a malik rose type of player, imo he's got the potential to be next larry johnson. I'm just realistic.

english motherfucker do you speak it

ducks

10-10-2009, 04:09 PM

no the next scola!

Spursox

10-10-2009, 04:44 PM

No, more like Malik Rose...

Ditty

10-10-2009, 04:52 PM

i compare him to ben wallace with scoring but no block shoting

DAF86

10-10-2009, 04:56 PM

i compare him to ben wallace with scoring but no block shoting

If we can do that, then I want to compare Blair to Michael Jordan with more rebounding but less of everything else.

BronxCowboy

10-10-2009, 07:16 PM

I still like the danny fortson comparison

SpurCharger

10-10-2009, 11:33 PM

If we can do that, then I want to compare Blair to Michael Jordan with more rebounding but less of everything else.

Lmao! Good one! :rollin

TDMVPDPOY

10-11-2009, 12:11 AM

as long he doesnt lern to pumpfake with ball im downn with that

ShoogarBear

10-11-2009, 12:05 PM

Only about two people on the board will get this, but maybe the best projection for Blair is Paul Silas.

EricB

10-11-2009, 12:11 PM

I still like the danny fortson comparison

Yeah if he doesn't fall in love with the Vegas buffets like Fortson did I agree, Fortson was a pretty damn good player when he entered the league with Denver.

ohmwrecker

10-11-2009, 04:32 PM

I can't believe this thread made it to page 2.

Samr

10-11-2009, 04:37 PM

I can't believe this thread made it to page 2.

It's a Blair thread. Of course it's going to make it to page 2.

mabrignani

10-11-2009, 07:20 PM

Blair is a tad taller than 6'1". Just a tad.

I don't see Blair firing 3 pointers any time soon. Find a new comparison.

yeah LJ could stop and pop a 3 no sweat.

mardigan

10-11-2009, 07:25 PM

Carl Landry is the best version of small power forwards in the NBA for present and many seasons to come.

Paul Millsap is better by a mile.

tmtcsc

10-11-2009, 08:12 PM

Blair is the next Blair.

http://www.tiricosuave.com/images/blair.jpg

The Truth #6

10-11-2009, 08:33 PM

He's already more polished than Larry Smith, who was a pretty great rebounder. Larry Johnson is a ridiculous comparison, as is the statement that we're at the end of the "small power forward era". What? Power forwards now play like small forwards. No one wants to play with their back to the basket other than Tim.

NickiRasgo

10-11-2009, 09:02 PM

Yes! Even Larry Brown comparing DeJuan Blair to Larry Johnson.

da_suns_fan

10-11-2009, 09:07 PM

The way he rebounds and puts it back so easily reminds me of Charles Barkley.

Of course, he doesnt have near the explosiveness of the Chuckster, but he Blair seems to have great timing on his jumps.

Riverwalkman

10-11-2009, 09:11 PM

I made the comparision because they got the same strength and agility under their big body.

daslicer

10-11-2009, 09:26 PM

He reminds me of Tractor Traylor.

You could be right in the sense from a talent standpoint that he is probably who Tractor Traylor would have been had Tractor taken basketball serious.

spursrocksocks

10-11-2009, 09:33 PM

Hes kinda like Nick Jonas from the Jonas brothers

TDMVPDPOY

10-11-2009, 09:43 PM

his on minimum salary, i think he can afford a gold grill...

sribb43

10-11-2009, 09:45 PM

no the next scola!

trade Blair to the Rockets for a 2nd rounder

lennyalderette

10-11-2009, 09:57 PM

The time of undersized power forwards has already been over for long. LJ as well as many other short power forwards like Charles Barkley, did own their reputes in their times but such times are already in past form IMHO. Elton Brand might probably be the last short PF to deserve as much respect as his predecessors and he's already slumped a lot from his prime. It's safe to say the 99' No.1 draft sucked major ass in the past 2 seasons and he isn't expected to launch a strong bounce considering his age. Carl Landry is the best version of small power forwards in the NBA for present and many seasons to come.

all you have to do is look at blairs rebounds and points, i think if the time for undersized s.f was over, he wouldnt be able to score double double's but since hes throwing around your man landry i'd say he has a shot of making a name for himself in the nba. theres no debating this when his numbers are here and hes playing in the fucking nba!!!
:nope

senorglory

10-11-2009, 10:03 PM

I made the comparision because they got the same strength and agility under their big body.

Similar beasty-ness, perhaps?

Rummpd

10-12-2009, 03:05 AM

ATHLETIC ABILITY is not just hopsssssssssssssssssssss! The guy is an athletic beast with timing and instinct to grab loose balls and bump aside players to get room - he is a fine athlete!

Buddy Holly

10-12-2009, 04:40 AM

I'm pretty sure Manu is taller than DeJuan.

He's not.

kobyz

10-12-2009, 05:33 AM

Reggie Evans with more offense

NicolasBatum

10-12-2009, 05:45 AM

At 6'8" - 250 LeBron want to play PF this year...

ceperez

10-12-2009, 06:01 AM

Larry Johnson was a 3-point shooter, you've got to be kidding.

After LJ lost his athleticism after undergoing surgery, he changed his game to being a 3-point shooter. I lived in NYC city at that time and that is what he had become when he played for the Nicks. He also played very close to the ground.

Is he like Blair? Yes maybe after the injury but only at post plat. That is, he had to use skill and his body rather than athleticism.

Bukefal

10-12-2009, 06:34 AM

No he won't. We shouldnt compare him, not now.

Saban Rules

10-12-2009, 09:50 AM

He reminds me of Tractor Traylor.

if so, then you are a effin idiot

Agloco

10-12-2009, 10:07 AM