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That would be amazingly stupid of him. I call bullcrap.
It's from hoopsworld so ... and from a 'chat' at that, but figured you all would want to know of it.
http://www.hoopsworld.com/chat.asp?s..._TOPICS_ID=375Why didn't Gerald Henderson play in the game against NBA D-League Select? Is he hurt?
Steve Kyler:
No... there are contract things and some guys get held out... Gerald is on "loan" and he did not get much action in game 1... What was said here in Vegas was that he was not expected to play much from the beginning, it was about him practicing and getting some structured work in, he's not part of the Timberwolves plans as he's a Bobcat, so they are using those minutes for their guys.... we're hearing that DeJuan Blair may not play again until his deal gets done.
That would be amazingly stupid of him. I call bullcrap.
I got the impression it was an organization decision ... not Blairs. But maybe I'm wrong.
If true, it's probably a good move on his part. He certainly showed his value in one game. I don't see how he could do much more to increase his value. He's a second-rounder so the terms and amount of his contract are totally up to negotiation.
37th pick pick worrying about his deal getting done?
Why does this sound like B.S.?
I know he had a double double in his 1st summer league game but damn.
More reasoning not to spend $15
HOOPSWORLD gossip? isn't that beneath then national inquirer as far as reliability goes?
Sounds like a Spurs' decision to me, unless Blair and his agent are holding out for a contract.
BUTTTTTT......remember, this is Hoopsworld.
Fox News is lowest.
I call very smart. Give 'em a taste, but save the knees. Those knees could be a timebomb every time he hits the floor.
And I bet he gets more than yourr average 37th pick on his contract.
Blair said on his twitter on 2 or 3 occasions that he's really looking forward to the next game and that it's all fun. Saying that, i'm not buying the report.
touche'.
Whether this is true or not, what kind of deal do you think he'll get?
Don't worry about it. Blair coming to the spurs was destiny. He's just resting up to shut down Bynum.
Depends whether or not the Spurs have plans for their LLE. There's no cap exception for 2nd round picks, so Blair either ends up getting paid league min, or out of the LLE. No telling which way the Spurs will go.
As a point of reference last year Mario Chalmers got $700k as the 31st pick in the draft. Blair's agent is probably looking for the Spurs to take a similar amount of the LLE and offer 2 years full guarantee.
what kind of protections can the Spurs put into any contract they give him? the team comes first, and I'd hate to gamble without protections on someone with his unquie medical condition, and that's manily because he's unproven in an NBA season. I think about this all the time. Even if he has a stellar year you still have to protect the future of the team, right?
That'd be weird. I guess if Blair's agent is paranoid about Blair's knees, he could have Blair shut it down and wait for his contract. I could see the Spurs shutting down ... but it wouldn't be for contractual reasons. For the Spurs, they likely want to see him play a few games before committing guaranteed money to him.
Hopefully it's not true. Blair needs some work and the Spurs need to make sure his knees can hold up. If he can't make it through summer league, no way he can make it through 82 games.
More info from the same chat:
Andre Guimares in Recife, Brasil:
Hi Steve, What you thing about Blair ?? What you expect about him on Spurs ?? and what you thing about Flynn ?? You belive they can impress in their first season in NBA ??
Steve Kyler:
I like Jonny Flynn... he is very short for a NBA point guard... cat quick, and can do a lot with the ball, but like other "waterbug" guards, he's gonna have a tough go of it...
DeJuan had a solid game, however the Spurs are playing games with him on money so, we'll see... I know he's gotten big money offers in Europe - so San Antonio would be wise to lock him in for two-years before he bounces to Europe to get paid.
http://twitter.com/dejuan45
sounds like dejuan expects to play.Chillin bout 2 go 2 sleep had a peaceful day n Vegas can't wait until da next game
Ahem, Blair is a Spur drafted in the 2nd round. He's not stupid, he has to OBEY whatever the Spurs would ask of him. He has to play in order to showcase his abilities but if the Spurs decided they've seen enough he maybe done til pre season.
well hopefully they can lock him down
also hopefully Ian can take advantage if he is not playing
I hope he doesn't pull a Splitter.
Hoopsworld Strikes Again.
Who's his agent and what is his rep?
Blair does have some leverage. The europe threat is a good one. I don't think it will come to that though. The Spurs know what they got and know how they've been burned before. They're not going to let Blair get away.
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