DeJuan Blair: Malik Brand or is it Elton Rose?

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Originally Posted by DesignatedT

robert tractor traylor

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traylor didn't have near the collegiate success that blair has had. he relied on just being bigger than most of his opponents at that level.

in the big east, blair had to deal with guys who were bigger than he was, and still had success.

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Originally Posted by K-State Spur

traylor didn't have near the collegiate success that blair has had. he relied on just being bigger than most of his opponents at that level.

in the big east, blair had to deal with guys who were bigger than he was, and still had success.

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True.

I really hope Blair from Game 1 demonstrates all he seems capable of.

I would say a Malik Rose on Steroids! Rose was undersized, but even with his limitations would play his ass off. Blair has the wingspan of a 747, has fire, intensity and skills. Can't wait to hear reports from the summer league.

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Originally Posted by peskypesky

my guess is somewhere between Kwame Brown and Wilt Chamberlain

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so that's like the same distance as 10-1000?

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Originally Posted by Da Spurs

Mini Moses Malone

Relentless on the boards, wide body, knack for the ball.

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I like this. The best comparison so far. A mini-Moses.

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Originally Posted by Solid D

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Thanks for the video! Malik was one of my favorite players back then, even though I was 10. I wish I was older during the '99 championship. I had such a limited understanding of b-ball.

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Originally Posted by sananspursfan21

so that's like the same distance as 10-1000?

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Yeah, between Kwame Brown & Wilt? That is beyond ridiculous.

Larry Johnson is what comes to mind which is pretty damn exciting getting a guy like that in the second round!

if he develops a nice 15 foot jumper he would be pretty damn tough to guard

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Originally Posted by angelbelow

if he develops a nice 15 foot jumper he would be pretty damn tough to guard

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Blair already has a developing jumper, it's already decent now and should continue to improve under Chip England.

You are most correct: that 10-12 foot jumper will make him a VERY TOUGH COVER for other post players.

He isn't comparable to anybody right now..

the only similarities with Malik is that they're both short for their position, and they play for the Spurs..

Elton Brand is way off..Dejuan will be a better rebounder IMO, but that's it..Brand is money from mid-range, and he's a much better defensive player..