Blair: Spurs gain is NBA's loss

Finally, an article stating the obvious. I'm surprised there's not many more. They are coming I'm sure.

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by mikesatx on Oct 23, 2009 9:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Great read! I am more excited about this kid everday! Boozer is the guy I see him most physically like, and he slipped in the draft too. Let’s just hope and pray that Heavy D is healthier. I told my best friend last night that my guy Blair had 17 and 10 again last night, and he responded with, “Who?” Smile and nod. He’s a closet Laker fan too.

by Ed (dfjmed) on Oct 23, 2009 11:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I’m actually thinking he’s more like an elton brand type build, with a paul millsap like game.

by xman130 on Oct 23, 2009 12:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think for build, I’d go with Jason Maxiell. DeJuan is shorter than Brand and the dude is THICK. Other things move, he doesn’t.

We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Oct 23, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The characteristic that strikes me about Blair is that he doesn’t care if his shot is blocked. He’ll just get the ball and put it up again. He’s tenacious and doesn’t seem to have an ego. JRW is going to continue having trouble with his boxscore priorities.

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by CapHill on Oct 23, 2009 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I’ve made a deal with myself. And it’s this:

Manu’s box score first, Blair’s second.

I believe I’ll be able to stick to this without any issue. Now the problem is deciding whose jersey to purchase for LatinD’s trip to SA.

I’m SO conflicted.

Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10

by jollyrogerwilco on Oct 23, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe we can just call him Malik Rose²

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by Tim C. on Oct 23, 2009 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Their games are similiar, but I think Blair is a better rebounder than Malik.

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by DennardC on Oct 23, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You “think” hes a better rebounder than Malik? =0O

Id say that’s a foregone conclusion.

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by alamobro on Oct 24, 2009 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hence the ²

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ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco

by Tim C. on Oct 24, 2009 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I need to analyze this

Is Blair twice as good as Malik Rose? Not mathematically – according to Tim. If he was twice as good, then the term would have to be (Malik Rose X 2). But it’s not.

No, we’re talking Malik Rose². Malik Rose, not multiplied by 2, but multiplied by Malik Rose.

I think Tim’s got it right. Perhaps, later in his career (say by the end of the season) he’ll have improved to the point of being Malik Rose to the power of Malik Rose (Malik Rose multiplied by himself Malik Rose times) — that’ll be something to see!

And calculate.

Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10

by jollyrogerwilco on Oct 24, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, if you consider being regular at something a 1, then he’s exponentially better at things Malik was good at, and worse at things Malik was bad at.

…Right?

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by LatinD on Oct 24, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll not hear of you denigrating the Grizzly Blair

We could use PER as an example. Boil everything Rose did down to a single number — it should be a positive one. Then use that to make your calculations.

Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10

by jollyrogerwilco on Oct 25, 2009 3:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.

ummm, hello? I think you’re forgetting an important part of the PtR mission statement.

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by bellasa on Oct 25, 2009 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Even ATS would agree that he likes stats when they prove his point.

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5 in 10

by jollyrogerwilco on Oct 26, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe the super-duper stats guy that’s working with the guys at 48MoH could tell us. But I’m pretty sure Dejuan is better than Malik at almost everything.

9.20.21.24.34
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco

by Tim C. on Oct 25, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like it! Maybe one more nickname for him could be MR²

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by the little o on Oct 24, 2009 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sounds vaguely Toyota-ish.

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5 in 10

by jollyrogerwilco on Oct 24, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

kind of. But it should be pronounced “Mister Square”

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by the little o on Oct 24, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good, b/c “Emm Are squared” is no good.

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5 in 10

by jollyrogerwilco on Oct 25, 2009 3:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

was blair really showboating or was pop being uptight?

by metroplex on Oct 23, 2009 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It’s pop’s customary rookie initiation procedure.

Now he’s benching him on the first half.

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by 'DSilverlining on Oct 23, 2009 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs