Is Dejuan Blair the greatest rookie of all time?

[DAF86]

Blair has been quite the surprise. Not good for the rest of the league if he turns out to be what most Spurs fans think he will be.

And what is that? I expect for him to be a slightly better version of Malik Rose, at least for this next season.

[DAF86]

You're re ed to expect a better Malik Rose version on Blair. Honestly it wasn't that bad a deal for Suns to purchase Dragic for Hairston and him. Blair and Hairston are both superbly athletic for the positions they play while they also share the same flaw of having low basketball IQs. Suns have already got plenary low-IQ players and fans hence both dudes won't do to help improve the Suns, at least Dragic will provide Suns with a little bit smartness which should never be expected to get stomped out of Blair or Hairston.

I'm not looking for too much BB IQ, Spurs have that in abundance. I just want some toughness and rebounds.

Oh and sorry but I missed the year that Malik Rose made the all-star team.

[Culburn369]

I'm not a pro-Spurs guy but I have to admit only smart players can probably be successful Spurs, therefore I don't expect Jefferson to do anything remarkable with Spurs next season.

tee, hee.

[DAF86]

Jamaal Magloire also made all-star game once and he was even the starting center on the eastern side that year, while he's long be a forgotten name IMHO.

I was joking about the all-star thing, 'cause you said I was re ed to expect a Malik Rose like production from Blair, like if Malik was something more than just a role player.

I agree the Spurs have plenary smart players hence some toughness seems to help Spurs more than extra smartness may probably do. However, there hasn't been any precedent of a low-IQ player working well with Spurs, instead they always got eliminated sooner or later, like Jakic Butler, and the most recent example in Drew Gooden, etc... The Spurs just have a complex and theoretical system that the low-IQ players always suffer difficulties absorbing. I'm not a pro-Spurs guy but I have to admit only smart players can probably be successful Spurs, therefore I don't expect Jefferson to do anything remarkable with Spurs next season

I haven't seen Blair play much but from what I saw his BB IQ looks fine, besides how much BB IQ you need to get some rebounds and play hard?

Also there have been some players that don't identify themselves for their high BB IQ that had help the Spurs big time on their championship runs.

[Culburn369]

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[[[Amare is what he is. Its not good or bad, just a fact. Tentative and rusty i can understand. But even before the injury he never played with that sense or urgency or desire on defense or on the boards. That wont change. If he were a 12rpg player, got injured and is now cautious and afraid to get hit in the face, i'd completely understand. But theres nothing different to his game and there wont be in december or April. Again, its the same reason why DeJuan Blair, all of 6-6 and a vertical of about 5 inches, has already proven to be a dominant rebounder. Its desire and instincts. Thats not to say we should trade Amare for Blair or that Blair is the better overall player, but it makes Amare look that much worse when guys like Blair attack the boards and impose their will on the game in that regard despite having physical limitations that Amare doesnt have (besides a small waistline of course )]]]

Typical quality input by Sunsfandom. GD, they're wonderful.

[rjv]

that's a stupid question. everyone knows tim duncan is the greatest rookie of all time. blair is only the second greatest rookie of all time.

of course. this is pretty obvious to most of us.

[Findog]

Blair was a good pick. Deal with it.

[Culburn369]

One just has to hope his knees are compromised.

[Ditty]

One just has to hope his knees are compromised.

and nothing has happened head i rather be taking more of a risk with bynum who actually has ed up his knees recentley

[Culburn369]

and nothing has happened head i rather be taking more of a risk with bynum who actually has ed up his knees recentley

No argument. We all have crosses to bear.

I'm just holding out hope that all the hoopla about Blair's knees just ain't hogwash.

[all_heart]

No argument. We all have crosses to bear.

I'm just holding out hope that all the hoopla about Blair's knees just ain't hogwash.

So you see Blair as a threat?
His knee problems were in HS!! His "current" knees are the same ones he had in college while he was a beast on the boards. IF he does suffer a knee injury it won't be related to his past knee problems. Come to think of it, no ACL=1 less thing to worry about. (Not suggesting every NBA player get theirs removed! )

[da_suns_fan]

So you see Blair as a threat?
His knee problems were in HS!! His "current" knees are the same ones he had in college while he was a beast on the boards. IF he does suffer a knee injury it won't be related to his past knee problems. Come to think of it, no ACL=1 less thing to worry about.

Wishful thinking.

[all_heart]

Wishful thinking.

Look in the mirror foolio!

[Culburn369]

Wishful thinking.

I God's, I certainly hope so, da.

[da_suns_fan]

Look in the mirror foolio!

You dont have the slightest clue what you are talking about. Until you complete med school, residency and years of knee and joint specialization, dont tell us about what type of injuries Blair is going to have in the future and whether or not they will have anything to do with problems he had in high school.

You sound like a ing idiot.

[all_heart]

You dont have the slightest clue what you are talking about. Until you complete med school, residency and years of knee and joint specialization, dont tell us about what type of injuries Blair is going to have in the future and whether or not they will have anything to do with problems he had in high school.

You sound like a ing idiot.

You're the ing moron for talking so much !! Tell me Mr. smart ass, why is able to function so dam well for having no ACLs. ACLs stabilze the knees, w/out ACLs the surrounding muscles do the job. You're just ing pissed cause the Spurs practically disbanded your "old" Suns team. Get over it. BTW just because Blair is a beast on the boards in no way implies he has no BB IQ. Will he make mistakes? Of course he's a rookie but unlike your Suns team, he'll be fine.

[all_heart]

I would trade Blair for Oden in a heartbeat, if their contracts were identical. Blair has a pretty sick deal for someone of his talent.

The entire Spurs nation would rather trade you away for a bottle of water.. no in way.
Oden is pretty close to being an NBA bust.

[Muser]

Oden compared to Robinson

[da_suns_fan]

You're the ing moron for talking so much !! Tell me Mr. smart ass, why is able to function so dam well for having no ACLs. ACLs stabilze the knees, w/out ACLs the surrounding muscles do the job. You're just ing pissed cause the Spurs practically disbanded your "old" Suns team. Get over it. BTW just because Blair is a beast on the boards in no way implies he has no BB IQ. Will he make mistakes? Of course he's a rookie but unlike your Suns team, he'll be fine.

Holy crap! The idiot wants to debate some more about things he knows absolutley nothing about!

In one sentence, he tries to matter-of-factly explain ACL tissue when he doesnt have the slightest clue what he's talking about, and in the next he clams the San Antonio Spurs disbanded the Phoenix Suns!!

So not only do you practice medicine, you also have insight into the secret dealigs of NBA franchises that allow one franchise to make roster decisions of other franchises!!

What an exciting and important life you have "all_heart". Do you tour on a lecture circuit? Where do I sign up?!

[all_heart]

Like it or not, he was compared to him, as well as other great centers.

All in hype... He'd be lucky to have 1/2 the career of DRob.

[Morg1411]

It's a tad early to be declaring him "Best Rookie of All Time", isn't it? Talk about not being able to hold your wad (and here I thought that was a problem only Culburn had).

That being said, Blair is showing some great signs, and if his performance these past couple of games is any indication he's going to be quite a beast for the Spurs. (But let's hold off on the "of all time" and "ever" accolades for now, shall we?)

[all_heart]

Holy crap! The idiot wants to debate some more about things he knows absolutley about!

In one sentence, he tries to matter-of-factly explain ACL tissue when he doesnt have the slightest clue what he's talking about, and in the next he clams the San Antonio Spurs disbanded the Phoenix Suns!!

So not only do you practice medicine, you also have insight into the secret dealigs of NBA franchises that allow one franchise to make roster decisions of other franchises!!

What an exciting and important life you have "all_heart". Do you tour on a lecture circuit? Where do I sign up?!

So where are you're in med credentials?! FACT-The Suns could never get over the hump and beat the Spurs in the playoffs - Spurs ended their season 3 out of 4 years. Coaches don't get fired for winning do they?!

[NoOptionB]

lmao

[TheSullyMonster]

Legit 7' with long arms, can run the floor, who has been compared to David Robinson

There was more to David Robinson than being 7' and strong. , Robinson outdid Oden in every single category his retirement year. To say nothing of their direct comparisons to their rookie years.

[all_heart]

I think most people agree that Blair is not the greatest rookie of all-time, however he works out well, he'll probably fit in the top 10 draft steals of all time.