McDonald: Popovich Discovering Beauty of "The Beast"

Apparently Jeff is smitten with Blair as much as we are. He even calls him The Beast.

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I knew it we should of had that nickname copyrighted.

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by Manu-20 on Oct 22, 2009 12:41 AM CDT reply actions

In the recap from last night, JanieAnnie captured the pinning of the ball in her photo.

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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Oct 22, 2009 12:41 AM CDT reply actions

“The dude just got a tip dunk, and I said, ‘He ain’t going to get that no more,’?" Blair said.

Then Blair smiled his big smile.

"That’s a lesson learned, OK?" he said. "I apologized for it. You live and you learn."

Even a mention of this story deserves a rec. I’m glad Pop finally gave Blair some credit, only after chastising him of course.

When the tooth fairy's own tooth falls out, it is taken during the night by Princess Peanut.

by the little o on Oct 22, 2009 12:50 AM CDT reply actions

You GOTTA love a guy who tells himself things that make him go out and perform. He did it in the Thabeatdown game last year, and he’s doing it now. “He ain’t going to get that no more.” And then he goes out and sees to it.

~~Manu~~ Man, I love this kid!

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by J.R. Wilco on Oct 22, 2009 3:57 AM CDT up reply actions

what I also like is that it was on the defensive end of the court. Offensively, I’d say that Blair has a KG-like motor in him, I’m glad that he’s also directing that to the defensive side of the floor. I hope that Pop is strict with him (but then again, Pop won’t be around for Blair’s career =/ ), and that he can handle it, I love this kid too.

When the tooth fairy's own tooth falls out, it is taken during the night by Princess Peanut.

by the little o on Oct 22, 2009 5:15 AM CDT up reply actions

Pop’s too soft on the rook. TP feels aggrieved. But I guess Pop’s just waiting the chance to crack the whip on the DeBeast which is the only way to tame a wild animal.

I’m expecting him to be the last one to be impressed on Blair. Playing the role of the father you can never please. and look where TP is now. Classic Pop mind games

DeJuan Blair is Mr.Snuffleupagus of teh NBA. Freak of nature (elongated arms,ginormous behind), effin unbelievable (rebounding machine), blows you away (for a rook) n cuddly cute.

by 'DSilverlining on Oct 22, 2009 1:59 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs

+1, Does this mean HIll is getting the Manu treatment? Oh, awesome sig by the way.

When the tooth fairy's own tooth falls out, it is taken during the night by Princess Peanut.

by the little o on Oct 22, 2009 2:10 AM CDT up reply actions

I meant to say something about your sig earlier. It’s BRILLIAN.

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by Tim C. on Oct 22, 2009 2:13 AM CDT up reply actions

uhh… are you referring to dsl’s sig or mine? Either way, I shall say thanks from each of us.
Thanks……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Thanks.

When the tooth fairy's own tooth falls out, it is taken during the night by Princess Peanut.

by the little o on Oct 22, 2009 2:21 AM CDT up reply actions

Same here, bro.

- then Princess makes a necklace out of it? (Like a savage?)

Anyways, I will take a new one each week. Maybe I will be starting with actual Blair’s words. He’s so quoteable

DeJuan Blair is Mr.Snuffleupagus of teh NBA. Freak of nature (elongated arms,ginormous behind), effin unbelievable (rebounding machine), blows you away (for a rook) n cuddly cute.

by 'DSilverlining on Oct 22, 2009 3:06 AM CDT up reply actions

No one ever got Hill’s treatment, that I remember. Especially not Manu. Don’t you remember the disapproving head-shaking when Manu threw a wild pass into the 10th row?

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by LatinD on Oct 22, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions

unfortunately, no. I became a spurs fan sometime in 06. I then became a full fledged spurs fan sometime in 08.

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by the little o on Oct 22, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions

What I remember is the “You wanna be the fucking coach?” rant from GOML to the Sickness. However, Manu gave as good as he got. Still… that is not a good memory.

I’m still dealing with the trauma.

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by bellasa on Oct 22, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Find video. :)

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by LatinD on Oct 22, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Sorry, I was at the game. I heard it first hand. It was hilarious and tragic all at the same time. I think it was 2004? I turned to my friend and asked did that just happen? Yep… it did.

Of course, that was before the nicer/gentler Pop. You know… eons and eons ago.

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by bellasa on Oct 22, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Oh god. I would have been traumatized for life.

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by Lauri on Oct 22, 2009 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions

It was not a good moment, but it was funny because Pop couldn’t really think of anything else to say and Manu just kept jawing back at him.

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by bellasa on Oct 22, 2009 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions

So Manu yelled something back? Wow, I can’t imagine that.

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by LatinD on Oct 22, 2009 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes, he did. They were both very much in the moment. It lasted maybe 20 seconds.

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by bellasa on Oct 22, 2009 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Details? Famous phrases?

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by LatinD on Oct 22, 2009 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Manu: “You old fart, why don’t you sober up and actually coach just for once in your goddam existence?”

Of course, he probably said that in Spanish.

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by silverandblack_davis on Oct 23, 2009 4:44 AM CDT up reply actions

You know it’s weird… I don’t really remember what Manu said. It was loud enough to know he was jawing back, but not loud enough to overcome the Pop rant. And then he kinda just shut up.

It was so long ago…

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by bellasa on Oct 23, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions

2004 was a difficult year is all I will say.

by LionZion on Oct 23, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions

I love Blair’s comment. Some players just shrug their shoulders when opposing players make a play on them. Blair on the other hand gets a chip on his shoulder. The man’s relentless.

by LORDinfamous on Oct 22, 2009 2:05 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

I agree D’and Tony was no way near as impressive as Blair is right now in the beginning of his rookie campaign.Just imagine what having Pop as a coach could do for Blair’s career. I mean, if he doesn’t call it quits when Timmehh retires.

by LORDinfamous on Oct 22, 2009 2:13 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Hey LI, don’t know if anyone’s mentioned it to you yet, but if you click on “reply” on the bottom of a comment, the comment you type will be nested right below it.

When the tooth fairy's own tooth falls out, it is taken during the night by Princess Peanut.

by the little o on Oct 22, 2009 2:18 AM CDT up reply actions

see?

When the tooth fairy's own tooth falls out, it is taken during the night by Princess Peanut.

by the little o on Oct 22, 2009 2:18 AM CDT up reply actions

Ahhh… I see… Its all becoming more clear.. Thanks for the info.

by LORDinfamous on Oct 22, 2009 2:21 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

No problem. I definitely have high hopes for Blair’s future, as do most of us here. Maybe one way to convince Pop to stay would be to convince Duncan to stay (Duncan will convince Pop). And I think maybe in order to get Duncan to stay we’d probably have to win a championship or even 2. Sadly, I don’t think it would really work, Pop doesn’t care about those trophies, he’ll just say, “get off my lawn! I’ve served my duty for this franchise!”

I agree with you that when Tony started out, he was nowhere near the level of production and contribution that Blair is in at the moment. However, which player do you think has/had the higher upside when their careers begun?

When the tooth fairy's own tooth falls out, it is taken during the night by Princess Peanut.

by the little o on Oct 22, 2009 2:41 AM CDT up reply actions

I hazard a guess, DROB d HOFamer?

DeJuan Blair is Mr.Snuffleupagus of teh NBA. Freak of nature (elongated arms,ginormous behind), effin unbelievable (rebounding machine), blows you away (for a rook) n cuddly cute.

by 'DSilverlining on Oct 22, 2009 3:08 AM CDT up reply actions

Look, it’s TLO helping other people to use the site. And it seems like just this summer and we were holding his hand to help him cross the street.

I guess he’s all growns up now.

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by J.R. Wilco on Oct 22, 2009 4:01 AM CDT up reply actions

I didn’t think you or LatinD would still be awake, guess I was half-wrong. Besides, I figured it’s about time I step up here, and that’s about the easiest thing I could think of to make myself feel useful.

When the tooth fairy's own tooth falls out, it is taken during the night by Princess Peanut.

by the little o on Oct 22, 2009 5:00 AM CDT up reply actions

I fear the day that we have the TLOTU.

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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Oct 22, 2009 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions

What’s up, boss? He helps one guy and you’re already imagining him handing out his own awards?

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by J.R. Wilco on Oct 22, 2009 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions

He hands out “cookies”, why not awards?

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by CapHill on Oct 22, 2009 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions

I’m with JRW… fight the man.

(still nothing but love for ATS).

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by bellasa on Oct 22, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions

Well come to think of it, just the admiral and the big fundamental. Other than that, you slowly progress but the finished product has been great. How much longer can we expect the Spurs front office to keep pulling draft picks out their ass like this?? You’d figure after all these years the other GM’s would learn and pay more attention to the players in the draft. Not that I’m complaining, of course.

by LORDinfamous on Oct 22, 2009 11:28 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Hah. My work here is done.

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by LatinD on Oct 22, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes, your disciples are running around, keeping others from running amok.

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by J.R. Wilco on Oct 26, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions

one day, LatinD will just be commanding us (his disciples) telepathically. Controlling a whole platoon (at the beginning) as they correct other people’s ignorance’s of the blog world.

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by the little o on Oct 27, 2009 3:49 AM CDT up reply actions

If you mean in preseason yes

But after four games, Tony was the starter. And that doesn’t happen often for a point guard picked 26th. Whereas a center like Aaron Gray can get significant minutes quickly despite a real lack of talent (ok it’s also because it was Chicago).

by biolb on Oct 23, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions