Blair = future of spurs?

[NBAfan83]

Looks like, spurs got the next big piece to build on.

Also, Blair is obviously greater than Bynum by tons, and he's 2 years younger too.

[IronMexican]

I like Blair, a lot. But he's not a franchise player. And he's not better than Bynum. Sorry.

[Culburn369]

It'd be an exercise in futility.

[NBAfan83]

Blair's bball IQ is off the charts, add that to already being a beast on the defensive end.

I can imagine him as a defensive minded Al Jefferson as his worst scenario.

Bynum is good, but not as good as Blair will be.

[hater]

well he's already a better rebounder than Bynum and is already craftier around the basket. He definitely has better hands than Bynum.

but he doesn't have the size. so bad comparison.

[Muser]

So we're ed for the future.

[JamStone]

I can see him as a Paul Millsap type player, which is great for a second rounder.

Once Duncan is gone, I don't see Blair being the type of big man a team can build a championship team around as the centerpiece player.

[hater]

I can see him as a Paul Millsap type player, which is great for a second rounder.

Once Duncan is gone, I don't see Blair being the type of big man a team can build a championship team around as the centerpiece player.

yup. neither can you say that about Bynum

[Culburn369]

So we're ed for the future.

A "future" in the NBA is an instant when Gasol comes West.

[phyzik]

I like Blair, but I would take Bynum over him right now. No Question.

[spursfan1000]

He isnt our franchise guy if he can't shoot, if he can get his shooting going then maybe...and he may not have a long career because he dosen't have any ACL's.

[InRareForm]

lol @ people already making decisions on his future when it hasn't even been 25% of the season. He doesn't even play the whole game, how can you make judgements? Let the season and his minutes play out.

[EmptyMan]

I love Blair, I've been waiting for a player like this to come to the Spurs forever, but him being undersized will only take him so far.

[Culburn369]

I love Blair, I've been waiting for a player like this to come to the Spurs forever, but him being undersized will only take him so far.

....and at the point the diminishing returns will be the determinant.

[Indazone]

I love Blair, I've been waiting for a player like this to come to the Spurs forever, but him being undersized will only take him so far.

You mean undersized PF like Charles Barkley? I'd be more concerned that he has no ACL's

[InRareForm]

You mean undersized PF like Charles Barkley? I'd be more concerned that he has no ACL's

Hines Ward does fine without his ACL.

[Culburn369]

You mean undersized PF like Charles Barkley?

Yeah, that's the one.

[EmptyMan]

You mean undersized PF like Charles Barkley? I'd be more concerned that he has no ACL's

Blair is no Charles Barkley.

[Amarelooms]

lol good one

[tomtom]

I like Blair, but I would take Bynum over him right now. No Question.

+1

Perhaps if he were a bit taller. Blair plays much smarter and with more energy but his lack of size is hard to compensate completely. Still both are very good. I think the Millsap comparison is spot on. I really like the way Blair uses his body to push people aside

[Fpoonsie]

+1

Perhaps if he were a bit taller. Blair plays much smarter and with more energy but his lack of size is hard to compensate completely. Still both are very good. I think the Millsap comparison is spot on. I really like the way Blair uses his body to push people aside

Well said, and quoted for truthiness.

[Fpoonsie]

Don't make too much of fat Blair. Scrub players tend to shine on scrub teams. You know, that's how Luke Walton got so much hype and a crazy contract. The fans fell in love with him when the team sucked.

You give a starving man a saltine cracker, and he'll brag like its lobster.

This team certainly hasn't gelled yet, but to label it a "scrub" team comparable to the Laker team that misses the playoffs years ago is a bit of a stretch...even for a purple and gold glasses wearing "gent" like yourself.

[Culburn369]

You give a starving man a saltine cracker, and he'll brag like its lobster.

reminds me of that other one of your's about the poor guy and the $20 bill. How'd that go again, Luva?

[NBAfan83]

Don't make too much of fat Blair. Scrub players tend to shine on scrub teams. You know, that's how Luke Walton got so much hype and a crazy contract. The fans fell in love with him when the team sucked.

You give a starving man a saltine cracker, and he'll brag like its lobster.

It's "Give a starving man a saltine cracker and he'll swear it's a madeline"

fixed for culinary acceptable analogy.

[Allanon]

If Blair is the future of the Spurs; Spurstalk will be a very quiet place.