DeJuan Blair Explodes: 28 Points and 21 Rebounds
DeJuan Blair erupted for 28 points, 21 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder before fouling out. Of those 21 rebounds, 10 were on the offensive glass. He hit 11 of 17 shots from the field while hitting 6 of 8 free throws.
If this is what this kid is capable when receiving starters minutes, and without any Anterior Cruciate Ligament in either knee, one must consider him to be far better than what his numbers might lead you to believe. The kid has heart and a basketball IQ light years ahead of almost any other rookie.
Blair is making solid contributions for a contender. (Credit: picapp.com)
Of all the rookies in the NBA this year, Blair far and above has made greater impact for a contender than anyone else. Other than Ty Lawson, Blair has played his way into the rotation of a team with a serious shot at the championship.
His nose for the ball and ability to grab them as an undersized power forward is uncanny. He has been starting at the center position since Matt Bonner went down with an injury, and has fought hard against much taller competition.
Not to discredit anything Tyreke Evans or Brandon Jennings has done this year, but it is crazy to even imagine what DeJuan Blair would be doing if he was playing in Sacramento or Milwaukee this season.
It is downright frightening.
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Wed, Jan 13, 2010 by Adam Sedie
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