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SPURS: Draft Pick Mailbag: DeJuan Blair
Spurs.com recently opened up the mailbag for new addition DeJuan Blair. Spurs Introduce DeJuan Blair Name: Adam Luna Location: San Antonio, Texas Question: What is your goal as a rookie, and how much of an impact do you think you'll be able to have, if given the opportunity to play? DeJuan ...
Still Shocked About DeJuan Blair
Still Shocked About DeJuan Blair
pippenainteasy.com — Jamie Dixon said Blair never missed a single practice or game in two seasons at Pitt, and... that he reiterated this fact to every team in the league. (more) Still Shocked About DeJuan Blair
Antonio McDyess to the Spurs?
Antonio McDyess to the Spurs?
motownstringmusic.com — The Spurs were given a ton of credit for their draft a few weeks ago, particularly for... landing DeJuan Blair when they did in the second round.  The Pistons could have grabbed Pittsburgh's big rebounder multiple times, but passed presumably because of the fact he has no anterior cruciate ... (more) Antonio McDyess to the Spurs?
NBA Draft: Blair and Young fall to second round
postgazette.com — Pitt All-American DeJuan Blair announced April 9 that he was leaving Pitt with two seasons of eligibility... remaining. At his news conference, Blair said there was no reason for him to return to school, saying: "I'm guaranteed of being a first-round ... (more) NBA Draft: Blair and Young fall to second round
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Spurs Introduce DeJuan Blair
Pounding The Rock — ... Some extra: here's Blair answering some questions from fans. I like this kid already, and is it me or does he look thinner?

San Antonio - Meet Dejuan Blair
Air Alamo | A San Antonio Spurs Blog — ... three draft picks have made it into town and he sat down with Spurs.com and answered questions from fans and also the media.  Reading some of the questions that were asked to him.  One really stuck out as he was asked what is an interesting fact about you?  His response, “I really don’t know, I like Sponge Bob”. He is a beast on the floor but a kid at heart it seems.  He needs to watch his cartoons. Here are the links here to the presser and the submitted questions. Jack McClinton’s presser and questions coming ...

"The One Big Addition": DeJuan Blair
Spurs Basketball — ... Will he be able to contribute this coming season? Buford said this about him "He fills a big hole, We still need size. We still need more bigs. But to think we'd be able to add a guy who can come in and contribute right away, in a specific need, through our draft pick — that was kind of a reach going in." So what exactly can we expect from him? ...

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