Dejaun Blair Hype

[wut]

I'm pretty sure we're 14 games into the season.....

[jack0fspeed]

Watching jackOfspeed get owned in this thread is pleasurable to me.

7.6 Points
1.9 Rebounds
1.3 assists
1.58 turnovers
.3 blocks
In 15.5 minutes

Want to guess who's rookie numbers those are, jack?

So you're suggesting that Blair is going to turn out to be a franchise player?

[Interrohater]

So you're suggesting that Blair is going to turn out to be a franchise player?

I'd like to suggest that you have no idea if he'll turn into a franchise player. He's a Spur, so Spurs fans are excited about him. Is that really all that hard to digest?

[jack0fspeed]

I'd like to suggest that you have no idea if he'll turn into a franchise player. He's a Spur, so Spurs fans are excited about him. Is that really all that hard to digest?

The level of excitement is what's hard to digest. If the hope is that he's a Paul Millsap then OK, that's not out of the question. But it seems like some are expecting him to be Charles Barkley.

[Cry Havoc]

So you're suggesting that Blair is going to turn out to be a franchise player?

Whose numbers are those, jack?

I'm not suggesting anything, other than 9 games into a rookie's career is just a bit too early to judge his overall ability to excel in the NBA, especially when said player has been extremely effective in very limited minutes.

[mazerrackham]

The level of excitement is what's hard to digest. If the hope is that he's a Paul Millsap then OK, that's not out of the question. But it seems like some are expecting him to be Charles Barkley.

God forbid people be optimistic. That's just flat out inconceivable. But this Beaubois on the other hand, he's going to be the next Chris Paul...

[Interrohater]

The level of excitement is what's hard to digest. If the hope is that he's a Paul Millsap then OK, that's not out of the question. But it seems like some are expecting him to be Charles Barkley.

Well if this excitement is hard to digest, might I suggest eating something else?

How can it be hard to digest if you're making a conscious effort to come in here and read this? Do you continuously eat at McDonald's if you hate their food?

Ah, I understand now, you're one of those people that loves misery. Therefore, you'll keep going to McDonald's just to keep pointing out how bad their food is. However, our food has won multiple awards and is recognized as some of the greatest in the world, while your restaurant of choice constantly underachieves and has been cited for health violations.

[jack0fspeed]

Whose numbers are those, jack?

I'm not suggesting anything, other than 9 games into a rookie's career is just a bit too early to judge his overall ability to excel in the NBA, especially when said player has been extremely effective in very limited minutes.

I don't disagree. But it's also ridiculous to expect that a player goes from those kinds of numbers to a superstar. It does happen once in a blue moon, as it did with Dirk. But most of the time you just get a serviceable player.

[Cry Havoc]

I don't disagree. But it's also ridiculous to expect that a player goes from those kinds of numbers to a superstar. It does happen once in a blue moon, as it did with Dirk. But most of the time you just get a serviceable player.

And what about DeJaun Blair's college career suggests that he'll be "serviceable"?

It's equally as ridiculous to make a thread about how a player is overhyped 9 games into his career posting extremely respectable production numbers in on a team known for running extremely complicated offensive and defensive schemes.

[Spursfan092120]

I don't disagree. But it's also ridiculous to expect that a player goes from those kinds of numbers to a superstar. It does happen once in a blue moon, as it did with Dirk. But most of the time you just get a serviceable player.

No one's expecting anything out of Blair...we've said from the beginning that we don't expect him to be a superstar..we want him to fill in important minutes...and that's what he's done...But to say a guy is overrated when he's played 1/10 of his rookie season and only 14 minutes a game is just sad, and obviously representative of a hater.

[spurspokesman]

I've been hearing what geniuses Spurs management were for "stealing" Blair in the second round. Furthermore all offseason the talk was of how great the Spurs did. Where is it? Which of the offseason acquisitions looks great so far?

Frankly I look at the Mavs and even if Shawn Marion looks a little shaky everything else the Mavs did in the offseason looks great.

U still suck. Keep the hate coming.oh by the way. Blair will be leaps and bounds ahead of humpty dumpty. Book it.

[jack0fspeed]

No one's expecting anything out of Blair...we've said from the beginning that we don't expect him to be a superstar..we want him to fill in important minutes...and that's what he's done...But to say a guy is overrated when he's played 1/10 of his rookie season and only 14 minutes a game is just sad, and obviously representative of a hater.

I never said over-rated. I said over-hyped. And I'm not a hater. I hope he maximizes his potential.

[BOHOLANO#21]

Jack get off. You are owned many times. You haven't answered the posts that obviously owned you. What an idiot you!

[DBMethos]

[Cry Havoc]

I never said over-rated. I said over-hyped. And I'm not a hater. I hope he maximizes his potential.

What's his salary?

What are his numbers per 40?

How many games has he played in the NBA so far?

Uh, yeah. I'm still going to go with, "Wow, we got a of a player for the 37th overall pick in the draft."

[K-State Spur]

The level of excitement is what's hard to digest. If the hope is that he's a Paul Millsap then OK, that's not out of the question. But it seems like some are expecting him to be Charles Barkley.

really? outside of a few posts that are intentionally offering hyperbole, show me where one legit poster has claimed he'll be a top 5 PF of all-time.

[Cry Havoc]

really? outside of a few posts that are intentionally offering hyperbole, show me where one legit poster has claimed he'll be a top 5 PF of all-time.

Yeah. Right now the Spurs would be happy if Blair becomes a Malik Rose or Nazr Mohammed (with better hands) type player.

[easy7]

This is just too easy.

[jack0fspeed]

really? outside of a few posts that are intentionally offering hyperbole, show me where one legit poster has claimed he'll be a top 5 PF of all-time.

Tim Legler apparently thought Blair would be a difference maker on this team:

Link: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailyd...ge=dime-091123

West Playoff Forecast: Thunder In, Spurs Out
By Tim Legler
ESPN.com

Four weeks of action in the 2009-10 NBA season have given us a good outline of how this season might play out. In fact, I've changed my projection of how I initially saw the field of playoff teams in the West. The Dallas Mavericks in particular have moved up. This team is playing with a lot of energy, getting guys to buy into roles. Notably, Jason Kidd has transformed himself into a consistent 3-point shooter, something you couldn't say about him in his last season in New Jersey. That shooting has helped open up the offense and spread the floor. On the downside, the San Antonio Spurs have looked so disinterested, they actually moved out of the playoffs. I thought the additions of Richard Jefferson and DeJuan Blair would give them some energy, along with Manu Ginobili being healthy (he's not). But the Spurs, who moved back to .500 with a win Monday over Milwaukee, have not played with a whole lot of passion. Still, we've learned not to write the final book on them until spring. Come April, here's how I see the Western Conference playoff seeds playing out from 1 to 8:

[Interrohater]

Oh cool. I didn't realize that Legler logs onto Spurstalk and adds to the "hype". It's also cool that you think Legler would read your post and respond to it, since you're calling out the "over-hypers", yet you've only mentioned him. Seriously dude, get lost.

As someone said before, this reeks of jealousy. You were obviously upset that the Spurs had picked up a great player that deep in the draft. Now that his numbers are not mind-blowing, you've come here to gloat.

Don't worry, jackOfspeed, there's still plenty of time for this thread to blow up in your face.

[Biggems]

Plus, Blair is doing this in the Spurs system, notoriously a system that takes a good year or so to completely adapt to. It is probably even more difficult for a rookie.

I anticipate that in the 2nd half of the season, Blair will be averaging 20 mpg, 8 ppg, 10 rpg, 1 bpg, and 5 fouls per game.

[lennyalderette]

even if you found a guy to compare him to, which you cant just yet,BECAUSE HES ONLY BEEN IN THE LEAGUE FOR 2 ING MONTHS RE !!!!!! WAIT THE SEASON OUT BEFORE YOU GET SO NERVOUS ABOUT OUR 2ND ROUND GENIUS PICKS!!!!

[Spursfan092120]

Tim Legler apparently thought Blair would be a difference maker on this team:

Link: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailyd...ge=dime-091123

West Playoff Forecast: Thunder In, Spurs Out
By Tim Legler
ESPN.com

Four weeks of action in the 2009-10 NBA season have given us a good outline of how this season might play out. In fact, I've changed my projection of how I initially saw the field of playoff teams in the West. The Dallas Mavericks in particular have moved up. This team is playing with a lot of energy, getting guys to buy into roles. Notably, Jason Kidd has transformed himself into a consistent 3-point shooter, something you couldn't say about him in his last season in New Jersey. That shooting has helped open up the offense and spread the floor. On the downside, the San Antonio Spurs have looked so disinterested, they actually moved out of the playoffs. I thought the additions of Richard Jefferson and DeJuan Blair would give them some energy, along with Manu Ginobili being healthy (he's not). But the Spurs, who moved back to .500 with a win Monday over Milwaukee, have not played with a whole lot of passion. Still, we've learned not to write the final book on them until spring. Come April, here's how I see the Western Conference playoff seeds playing out from 1 to 8:

saying he'll give them some energy and saying he'll be a difference maker are two different things..and obviously you haven't watched the Spurs...he has brought energy to the court.

[Spursmania]

Once again, Mav fans showing off their BB IQ...

[Cry Havoc]

saying he'll give them some energy and saying he'll be a difference maker are two different things..and obviously you haven't watched the Spurs...he has brought energy to the court.

I'll say this..... that reverse he made last night was absolutely sweet. He is incredibly agile for a guy of his size, composition, and position.