Chad Ford:
"Are you kidding me? How do these guys fall into San Antonio's lap? Tony Parker at 29? Ginobili late in the second? Now Blair here? This is a great pick for the Spurs. He may be able to start in San Antonio if Duncan plays the 5. This late in the draft, his knee issues aren't really much of a risk -- he's just a really cheap rebounder. The Spurs are getting an A+ tonight."
http://insider.espn.go.com/nbadraft/...09%26round%3d2
I've actually had both my ACLs replaced lol. I think he will be fine. I haven't had problems since and they feel much stronger then my original acls lol. The only thing is your knees might not fire off as quick as they use too, but if he has been playing on reconstructed ACls then he is what he has been in his basketball career. The only thing is he weights a bit more then me, but his legs are probably bigger also so it should even out lol. Well and he's lost weight so that should help also.
Spurs fans bytch about everything it seems. Some are never happy.
I bet some even found a way to bytch about getting Jefferson.
this is rediculous we ask for changes and when we change we when we just stole a pick and got richard jefferson!
Height w/o shoes: 6'5.25"
Height w/ shoes: 6'6.5"
Wingspan: 7'2"
Standing reach: 8'10.5"
chad ford is saying everyone is a great pick by whichever team that draft them
I've heard people wondering if the Spurs are going to trade him. I think the super quick pick was a statement that the Spurs are excited to have him.
anybody w/ two ACL surgeries scares me ... rememember, the wear and tear of an 82+ game season and playoffs is something he hasn't experienced . how will his knees holed up ? that's the gamble the Spurs took .
i don't know much about the guy . for anyone who's familiar with him: who would you compare him to in the NBA (if there's anyone) ? what do you think he'll be able to contribute to the Spurs ?
my impression of him is he's like a Malik Rose/ Evans (maurice??? can't remember his name, but he's the guy who grabbed Kaman's balls lol) ? are these good comparisons ?
Glen Baby Davis or If he really works hard, loses weight he can be Millsap.
can't believe hansborough is a ing lottery pick while blair landed in our laps in the second round. gotta love the moronic gms that make the nba draft worth watching.
Reggie Evans? Blair is better than both Rose and Evans in my opinion. Especially offensively.
Excellent pick.
He is a beast down low, a very active body, will go get the rebound and has a nice touch around the basket, good finisher and plays with heart, just what the spurs need. The spurs got good value where they got him.
BDL 2009 NBA Mock Draft: Pick No. 13, Pacers
"Blair’s career will fall somewhere along the broad continuum between Charles Barkley and Tractor Traylor."
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/bal...urn=nba,172035
He is our best second option. Has more heart than bonner and we actually seen him play (Mahinmi?) he will contribute. Big East baby. Believe it.
I don't see why people are complaining about his size. Yes, he is 6'7", but with Tim anchoring the paint he should fine. He has one of an impressive wingspan for his size. And remember, Scola is barely two inches taller...
I don't see the spurs trading him. They need his energy down low and an enforcer.
He has more injuries than mahinmi and has remained healthier and played more basketball as of late.
I wasn't aware the Spurs were picking, then I hear "SA chooses DeJaun Blair", I almost spit out my beer.
there you go ... Reggie Evans is who i was alluding to thanks ...
sounds like he can be a rotation player then.
6'7" 277lbs doesn't play the 3.i think 6'7"s perfect depending on where you want him, good for a SF. like a bonzi wells kinda box you out rebounder, being big bodied. and bonzi's 6'5'' 210, another bigger SF, ime udoka, 6'5" 220... blair's a solid 6'7" 265. and to be a 15 pt 12 reb guy
He's a small four. His wingspan will help him defend other PF's effectively. The only question is his lateral quickness with those knees.
Bad knees.
his from realgm lolyou needed you own ing thread for this?
Not really. He's been cleared by his doctors and measured out well in workouts.
what does this mean for GIST!!!!!!!!!
Well from what I saw in the draft video after he was selected, he damn near ripped off Thabeets' arm fighting for a rebound. Fat lotta good a bum arm will do Gasol in the heat of hardwood battle.
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