The difference in Spurs draft hype: DeJuan Blair VS James Anderson

[lotr1trekkie]

This is a ridiculous comparison. Blair has proven he can contribute. Anderson hasn't touched the ball yet. I do have a vivid memory of how MOST fans were apoplectic when we drafted a "little, French got" at point guard. Give JA a chance before we judge him.

[Blackjack]

This is a ridiculous comparison. Blair has proven he can contribute. Anderson hasn't touched the ball yet. I do have a vivid memory of how MOST fans were apoplectic when we drafted a "little, French got" at point guard. Give JA a chance before we judge him.

Chieflion's OP was about hype prior to entering the league and not a comparison between the players contributions at the next level.

I do think Anderson has been pretty unsung and he could potentially parlay that into some ridiculous hype because the expectation is now pretty low, but there's also good reason for that -- as others and myself have mentioned.

I get where Chief was coming from, in that Anderson would normally be generating a little more buzz, but I think it's pretty understandable under the cir stance.

[Lukor]

What makes Blair special are his good hands and rebounding instincts. If it wasnt for his ACL's he wouldve been one of the top picks in the draft.
Anderson meh i dont know...he's gonna be a roleplayer, which is not bad for a #20 pick...but i dont see anything special in his game.

[Manufan909]

Blair was a high-risk and high reward pick. Anderson is about right for his pick.

Blair's production per 40, as TimVP showed, is the best of any post player not named DROB or TD in the last 10 years.

Anderson has shown nothing to indicate he will be the equivalent on the wings, although we don't know what his ceiling will be.

Was that in the Splitter Part II thread?

[Rob123]

Rebounding impacts the game more than shooting. Blair is one of the best rebounders in college basketball history. Therefore, Blair>>>Anderson.

C'mon Chieflion...this is basketball 101.

This is the dumbest thing I've read anywhere on the internet.

First of all how does rebounding impact a game more than shooting? Dont you need to score to win?

Second of all they play two different positions with different roles a 2 guard cant rebound like a center....

aww screw it that statement was so dumb my brain hurts.

please refrain from having kids

[wildbill2u]

Simple answer to this issue of contrasting hype is that Blair fell way down into the 2nd round. MOre hype because he turned out to be pretty good and we're proud of having another Spur 'coup". He exceeded most people's expectations and fans love a guy who can do that.

Anderson was picked at his most logical and proper place in the draft. Spurs overlooked his pre-draft injury as minor, but we haven't had a real look at him yet.

. Most 20 picks don't turn out as starters and some don't make it as role players. So moderate hype and expectations worthy of a 20 pick.

But let Anderson come in with a great work ethic on defense and sweet shot and start getting some serious minutes at SF and watch the hype balloon.