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The idea that Blair started all season because he deserved it is a joke. He started because we had no other option until Diaw arrived. Blair can't play with anyone but a superstar like Tim Duncan. . . . and even then, he is one of the worst defensive C/PF's in the league.
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Like I said, Blair is one of the best Power Forward/Centers to come out of the draft in the past 3 years. He was primarily used as a Center not Power Forward, so his defense might have not been the best to taller players. He could have gone top 12 in the draft bet feel because of overaction to his knees when he played solid for 2 years in college with no injuries. He trimmed down and put in extra work towards the end of the season, and when he did get playing time, he was able to rebound and score with an effective field goal percentage. There would be lots of teams that would want a young, high motor guy, who can offensive rebound and put backs. He is on par or better than Favors. I bet you hate Blair so much you think Reggie Evans is better than him right? And for a below average team in Sacramento, they could use Bonner. He is an ok back up Center for a team. And I can see that for the Kings. Bonner is better than Donte Greene, and they likely wont give him the $2.5 mil team option. So why not get Bonner that could contribute? And Blair is better than Chuck Hayes, and on par with Jason Thompson and Blair could start at PF for them and move Cousins to the Center position. They would let go and not due team option for Thompson at $4.1 mil. It all makes perfect sense. Like I said, everyone says this is a deep draft. But lots of players are unproven and there is no sure fire selection besides maybe 2-3 guys. College basketball play sucks now compared to 10-20 years ago. Are you Lynn from Sacramento? LOL Last edited by gosaspurs2150; 06-14-12 at 12:17 AM. |
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Last edited by WILLTHETHRILL; 06-14-12 at 12:17 AM. |
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Chopps has said what i've been trying to say ....sometimes i'm too nice i fear ![]() i agree with what was said, Blair's effectiveness vs. one team (The Thunder) only comes because of his ineffectiveness to set a pick and look for his own points by running to the basket. that would be sort of the equivalent of a soccer player staying in front of the goal the whole time, someone kicks the ball to him, and he makes a close shot. he may have gotten the point, but it doesn't necessarily mean he's a good player.
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"On December 9, 2011, Hayes signed a four-year, $21.3 million contract with the Sacramento Kings. However, the Kings voided the contract on December 19 after his physical exam showed a heart abnormality in an echo test, and the team conducted additional testing.[14] Hayes then went to the Cleveland Clinic for extensive tests on his heart, and issued a statement on December 22 that cardiologists at the hospital had cleared him to play.[15] On December 22, 2011, Hayes and the Sacramento Kings agreed to a 4 year, $22.4 million deal.[16]" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Hayes The Kings could amnesty his contract after next season if he doesn't perform up to expectations, and they could resign Blair for some smaller deal. Maybe $11 million for 3 years or let him go to free agency. With Blair and his knees. I don't think it is much of an issue now after 4 years playing and being injury free. No concerns in sight. If Blair can't shoot outside, how is he shooting 53.5% heh? Udoh who is a bit taller who was the #6 pick a few years ago shot 43% this season. Blair might not have a 15 foot jump shot, like Favors, but he scores with offensive rebounds and short shots within 5 feet. What a typical Power Forward should do. I said before, Joseph could be a prospect for them. He could be a back up or he could be playing in their D-league next season. They might like his talent and potential. Evans can't play guard at all, and Jimmer can't too. Isiah Thomas is the true point guard for that team. Yeah, Bonner has $7.5 million left for 2 years. He could be an ok back up Center for them that can help spread their floor. Why not? He is an upgrade over Donte Greene right? Or maybe you just aren't familiar with how the Kings play. The Spurs have a team option on Blair for $1 million. They could let him walk and he could actually get more money elsewhere. Hell, Chuck Hayes got $21.5 million for 4 years right? So I can see the Spurs doing and sign and trade. Pick up the option for 1 year and trade him to the Kings. Or maybe a more realistic trade would be Joseph, Bonner, Blair for the 12th or 15th pick, which I wouldn't mind getting Arnett Moultrie. Last edited by gosaspurs2150; 06-14-12 at 12:50 AM. |
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Mar 16 @ OKC Blair 26 minutes/11 for 15 FG/22 points/11 rebounds Last edited by gosaspurs2150; 06-14-12 at 12:51 AM. |
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Feb 23rd at Denver- Blair 35 minutes/12 for 21 FG/28 points/12 rebounds April 26th at Warriors- Blair 38 minutes/10 for 19 FG/22 points/13 rebounds Favors had 2 20 point/10 rebound games. Blair had 4 20 point/10 rebound games. And Blair is on a much better and deeper team. Last edited by gosaspurs2150; 06-14-12 at 01:05 AM. |
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A Dejuan Blair season review: Season review: DeJuan Blair - Air Alamo - A San Antonio Spurs Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More A Matt Bonner season review: http://airalamo.com/2012/06/10/seaso...w-matt-bonner/ Last edited by gosaspurs2150; 06-14-12 at 01:33 AM. |
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I still go back to my original idea of trading Bonner, Joseph and Blair for Jason Thompson and Hassan Whiteside. The salaries work as well for a sign and trade like this. We can still be under the luxury tax too. And Thompson is a solid player, better defender that Blair, and would be the perfect back up to Duncan at the PF position. I wouldn't mind a 4 year = $21 million deal for him. Whiteside would be our 3rd string center behind Splitter, and Diaw. |
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| I might be sound judgemental but are you an used car salesperson in real life? It occurred to me that you are on a mission to sell Jason Thompson to Spurs. Initially I thought this is a franchise player who I never heard of but a closer look revealed that he has some potential at the best. What's the big deal? |
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![]() Ok, enough Jason Thompson after this. Promise. LOL He just fits in as a good option for us to remain under the luxury tax, while being able to retain Diaw, Mills, Green, and hopefully signing Duncan for a 2 year $21.5 mil deal. And he showed nice upside last season, and I think with our coaching staff and Duncan mentoring him, he would be a nice fit. He is solid to have him back up Duncan. So I think with this possibility, it helps our team in a variety of different ways. The other free agents that are PF/C likely will get more money. So just my two cents. Ok, no more JT talk again! Last edited by gosaspurs2150; 06-14-12 at 02:28 AM. |
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I do want to point out one thing...... That is I have a complete inability to use takt when I am making my points. I appologize for that. It is pretty scary when Jose correctly points out that he is nicer than me.
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You realize the Kings' salary is the lowest, or 2nd lowest in the NBA. I can see a sign and trade with Blair, and picking up one year for him at $1 million. They could then amnesty Hayes's contract if he doesn't perform up to par next season. Blair could replace the Thompson loss, and Bonner could replace the loss of Green, which Bonner is an upgrade there. Also, I read something along the lines that Bonner's defense, or on the ball defense stat wise was better than Duncan's this past season. Wow! Bonner is actually a decent defender and yes, he can play the Center position which he has done before for us. He can be an ok back up Center or Power Forward for any team. And yeah, actually Blair has played 3 years, or actually at total of 5 with college. So that makes it 5 years without any injuries or concerns to his knees. Reggie Evans and Blair made similar salaries last year, and Blair is twice as good as Evans. Not relating him to Bonner. You said about the PF outside range. Well it depends on what type of team you have. If you are loaded with SG and a G that can score outside, what is the point of having a PF that can shot outside? A guy who is effective scoring with the pick and role and offensive put backs, and scoring within 5-8 feet from the basket is effective enough for a lot of teams. It is becoming more of an outside shooting league anyways, where the G and SG are scoring the majority of the points. Why have some PF taking a ton of outside shots anyways right? Greene is more PF than SF at a 6'11'' height. He played both positions for them. I am not saying Joseph would be their back up point guard. He could be. It is a risk they could take getting him. He is more of a true guard than a shoting guard. They can either waive him, let him back up Thomas, or let him play in their D-League. All depends on how well he does over the summer and training camp. Moultrie might not be a lottery pick or could land 14-16, which I wouldn't mind seeing the Spurs pull off this trade for him. Lets forget a Blair, Joseph, Bonner trade for the #5 pick. What do you think of a Blair, Joseph, Bonner trade to the Kings (a sign and trade) for Thompson and Whiteside? Also, do you think this trade is douable if Moultrie falls to 15 to some team? Last edited by gosaspurs2150; 06-14-12 at 11:06 AM. |