Blair >>>>> Scola

[bobby4germany]

Has Blair ever done this?

LOL New Jersey

[DJ Mbenga]

does blair even have a jumpshot?

[ynh]

Scola is pretty much your best hope for what Blair becomes.. it's stupid to say you wouldn't trade Blair for him.

If it makes you feel better I honestly doubt the Rockets would take that trade anyways.

[ynh]

And yeah.. Scola had 44 against NJ.. am I wrong that when I hear people say Blair had three 20-20 games they are counting the rookie game.. Seems laughable that Scola would get shot down for putting 44 on NJ but Blair get's credit for putting 20-20 up on a no defense pick-up game.

[Chieflion]

And yeah.. Scola had 44 against NJ.. am I wrong that when I hear people say Blair had three 20-20 games they are counting the rookie game.. Seems laughable that Scola would get shot down for putting 44 on NJ but Blair get's credit for putting 20-20 up on a no defense pick-up game.

Yes, because the rookie game counts as 3 games, right? Getting 20-20s against 2 playoff teams obviously means nothing.

[ynh]

Can you not comprehend what I stated? I realize that there were two other games.. I do realize who they were against. My point was that if you are going to also count a pick-up game where he got a 20-20, thus bringing the total to three, it is humorus that after someone posted a video of Scola going for 44 against NJ the next poster attempted to trash that feat saying it was against NJ.

God damn you are ing defensive.. seriously go get some pussy or some .

[Chieflion]

Can you not comprehend what I stated? I realize that there were two other games.. I do realize who they were against. My point was that if you are going to also count a pick-up game where he got a 20-20, thus bringing the total to three, it is humorus that after someone posted a video of Scola going for 44 against NJ the next poster attempted to trash that feat saying it was against NJ.

God damn you are ing defensive.. seriously go get some pussy or some .

Because the rookie game wasn't compe ive at all, right? Setting a record in a rookie-sop re game also means absolutely nothing too. Pot meet kettle, I see. You are trashing the poster for downplaying a 44 point game from Scola against the New Jersey Nets while downplaying a record setting performance by Blair in a compe ive game. Damn, you are such a hypocrite.

[SenorSpur]

Has Blair ever done this?

Watching this video makes me "throw up in my own mouth".

[sefant77]

Blair had his 20-20 against Mavs, last season game with the intensity of a preseason game and then against the Thunder with Jefferson and Dice beside him and playing against a FC of Collison/Green with minor minutes from Krstic/Ibaka.

Just telling...

[ynh]

Because the rookie game wasn't compe ive at all, right? Setting a record in a rookie-sop re game also means absolutely nothing too. Pot meet kettle, I see. You are trashing the poster for downplaying a 44 point game from Scola against the New Jersey Nets while downplaying a record setting performance by Blair in a compe ive game. Damn, you are such a hypocrite.

Jesus.. you still haven't comprehended what I wrote. Continue on with whatever arguement you think I was making and whatever point you think I was trying to make.. it seems to be lost on you.

[Chieflion]

ynh: I come to the Spurs forum to tell people the players on the Spurs suck.

That's all you do.

[ynh]

That's great.. Get any yet?

[ynh]

And saying that Scola is what Blair would hope to top out to be is anything but saying he sucks.. Again though.. you kind of make up your own arguments off of what you feel you are reading.. or perhaps what you wish you were reading so you can come in an express your all-knowing wisedom.. the only issue is that about three quarters of the time you're having an arguement over something that the other poster never actually stated.. Such as me not giving credit to blairs two 20-20s against playoff teams and then saying that I considered Blairs 20-20 in the rookie game diminishable...

All of these I never said.. My original point was that if someone was going to discredit Scola's 44 points because it was against NJ during a regular season game it would be laughable if that same person went around giving full credit to Blair's 20-20 in a game that was a scrimmaged game put on for fans.

But please.. I'm sure the next post from you will either be an insult because you lost your point or you will create another debate in your head thinking I said something different.

[Chieflion]

You posted a ton of bull at a "LOL New Jersey" post. No one made a claim to say that scoring 44 points sucks. Extremely ironic of ynh again to imagine what he is seeing on a post.

[Manufan909]

Scola can go a week's worth of games with out blocking a single shot, and has a career average of 0.2 BPG in 30 minutes of game play. We already have a PF like that and his name is Bonner. Luis is one of the best offensive bigs in the game, and he can take a charge, but his defense (or length and agility) leaves something to be desired, IMHO. Hopefully Splitter can clog the paint more than that, it's what we need. And Blair, while shorter, is athletic and strong enough to be an OK shot blocker (he's blocked more in his first season, than Scola's first two seasons combined).

Just a general question for everyone who brings up random ass stats, do you guys know what you're looking for when you look at stats, or do you just stumble onto something.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

I'd trade Blair, Hill, multiple draft picks and basically anyone not named Tim, Manu or Tony for Scola, but the Rockets wouldn't bother of course.

[ynh]

You posted a ton of bull at a "LOL New Jersey" post. No one made a claim to say that scoring 44 points sucks. Extremely ironic of ynh again to imagine what he is seeing on a post.

I guess that post could be taken two ways.. as in laughing that it was done against NJ because they are so terrible.. or laughing directly at the fact that NJ is so terrible for that to happen.

Although in the context of the thread I'm sure the majority of the people that read it would take it the way that I had taken it. The way it is worded you are no better at taking it as the later instead of the prior.. So again.. unless you actually sent a text asking the individual what the context of that remark is you're no better or worse at doing what you consider me to be in irony of.

Although you did completely create your own arguement out of thin air regarding my comment and flipping it to me not crediting his performance or the two prior performances.

Feel free to have the last word.. this is much to tiring to continue.

[Manufan909]

does blair even have a jumpshot?

Meh, I doubt it. His jay got better as the season went on, but he rarely shot farther than 3ft away from the hoop anyways.

[mingus]

And saying that Scola is what Blair would hope to top out to be is anything but saying he sucks.. Again though.. you kind of make up your own arguments off of what you feel you are reading.. or perhaps what you wish you were reading so you can come in an express your all-knowing wisedom.. the only issue is that about three quarters of the time you're having an arguement over something that the other poster never actually stated.. Such as me not giving credit to blairs two 20-20s against playoff teams and then saying that I considered Blairs 20-20 in the rookie game diminishable...

All of these I never said.. My original point was that if someone was going to discredit Scola's 44 points because it was against NJ during a regular season game it would be laughable if that same person went around giving full credit to Blair's 20-20 in a game that was a scrimmaged game put on for fans.

But please.. I'm sure the next post from you will either be an insult because you lost your point or you will create another debate in your head thinking I said something different.

Blairs got more potential than to max out at being as good as Scola. Sadly his knees will only allow him to have a 3 or 4 year career so he won't have a "prime"

[SCdac]

Just a general question for everyone who brings up random ass stats, do you guys know what you're looking for when you look at stats, or do you just stumble onto something.

Um, I've watched DeJuan Blair for 82+ games, and I've watched Luis Scola a load too. Does that count for anything? ... Luis Scola is not a shot blocker, plain and simple. Statistics only reinforce it, I see no shame in pointing it out. Much of his game is below the rim, alot like Blair's, but probably more so. Scola's post moves are probably top-5 in the league, don't get me wrong, and he hustles like no other (those Argentines a cut from a different cloth). Blair helps us (slightly) more in the aspect of shot blocking though, his hands are huge, he's got a crazy long wingspan, and his athleticism and vertical is probably underrated amongst casual NBA fans because he's so short. Given more minutes (around 30 mpg), Blair could probably block close to a shot per contest, which as Duncan ages shouldn't be taken for granted, because it ain't coming from Bonner and McDyess ain't getting any younger. Hopefully, Splitter helps us in that aspect too, being 6'11, young, and fairly agile. Spurs were closer to the bottom half of the league in blocks per game past two seasons, and we need players that can help us in that area. And a player the staff won't give up on, like Ratliff or Mahinmi.

[Leonard Curse]

Um, I've watched DeJuan Blair for 82+ games, and I've watched Luis Scola a load too. Does that count for anything? ... Luis Scola is not a shot blocker, plain and simple. Statistics only reinforce it, I see no shame in pointing it out. Much of his game is below the rim, alot like Blair's, but probably more so. Scola's post moves are probably top-5 in the league, don't get me wrong, and he hustles like no other (those Argentines a cut from a different cloth). Blair helps us (slightly) more in the aspect of shot blocking though, his hands are huge, he's got a crazy long wingspan, and his athleticism and vertical is probably underrated amongst casual NBA fans because he's so short. Given more minutes (around 30 mpg), Blair could probably block close to a shot per contest, which as Duncan ages shouldn't be taken for granted, because it ain't coming from Bonner and McDyess ain't getting any younger. Hopefully, Splitter helps us in that aspect too, being 6'11, young, and fairly agile. Spurs were closer to the bottom half of the league in blocks per game past two seasons, and we need players that can help us in that area. And a player the staff won't give up on, like Ratliff or Mahinmi.

well said and i agree with D.BLAIR's minutes and production i think this is somewhat of a critical contract year for pop if he pulls the same insane lineups and inconsistency it will confirm a smallball no defense pattern and he should then be fired end of story yes i know he was amazing but if he doesnt go back to vintage pop what are we doing with don nelson, wh is the total opposite of what we did when we were winning rings i see a lack of coaching out there!!! i hope im proved wayyyy wrong believe me i love pop "well the vintage hungry pop" not this guy who plays a 7fter with midgit arms to defend our rim!!! no more missed opportunities pop go get it !!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[The Franchise]

Saying Blair>>Scola is like saying Kevin Martin>>>Kobe Bryant. Just plain silly.

[cantthinkofanything]

Just a general question for everyone who brings up random ass stats, do you guys know what you're looking for when you look at stats, or do you just stumble onto something.

I'll ususally dig through the stats to find one that supports my argument, no matter how obscure the stat or how ridiculous the agrument.

[Indazone]

Watching that video. The man does play a lot like Tim Duncan.

[MmP]

One thing that really bothers me is that Scola has one of the best footwork in the league despite not being very athletic. And he's very smart on the court. TD Scola, nice tandem.