“If Only He Had ACLs” Dejuan Blair Stunted Growth Story!
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- Опубликовано: 8 июн 2024
- Today’s feature is a guy that even through the worst case scenario of having two knee surgeries back in high school and losing both his ACLs, still became an outstanding high school and college player, and still made the NBA after just 2 years in college, playing 7 years in total in the league. For a second round pick he had more than you could ask for considering, and never let that stop him from believing he could still compete against the best in the world. After falling in the draft he vowed to make all the teams that passed on him regret their decision, and he had a start that made some feel as such. He became a full time starter by his third season in the NBA, for one of the best franchises in NBA history, that went to the NBA finals with Dajuan Blair providing significant minutes during the season, before falling out of the rotation. He was listed at 6’7, some say closer to 6’5, but understood his athletic limitations and used his other talents like his strength and ability to get and keep position under the basket for rebounds and drop off passes where he displayed crafty, quick finishes before the defense could close in, or sometimes he even elevated above the defender and slam dunked in the face of opponents. DaJuan Blair’s heart over height and even ACLs is an inspiring story, but one you can’t help but ask the question what if he did have his ACLs, that could make him even more stable, athletic and durable than he was, maybe he could’ve been a star in the NBA. “If Only He Had ACLs” Dejuan Blair Stunted Growth Story!
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Gotta commend Dejuan Blair for still making the NBA and having the career he did considering his many disadvantages.
Any plans to do a video on Ricky Sanchez or Puerto rican to get drafted out of high school to NBA . He was not even on mock drafts and got drafted.
Has Elton Brand been done yet? Former 1 pick, Duke Champion, and was a good 20-10 guy but was over shadowed by the Dirks, KG, Duncan and Webber runs. I think he’ll be interesting.
I really liked him out if Pitt. Was an excellent role player.
*Also should've won the 2009 Rookie Game MVP*
7 seasons in the NBA is impressive as hell for a dude with no ACLs.
Blair is a success story. Doesnt need a “stunted growth” video
Facts
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Agree, it’s a massive success. In proportion to what his expectations were , he played 7 years at the highest level , made a few million dollars and didn’t sustain any more significant injuries . Huge W.
Big facts !!!
I saw him shortly after the 2013 finals in Wet Willie's in Miami. I had on a heat shirt but he was still willing to take a pic with me. Respect to him.
Anyone without ACLs and making the NBA is a growth spurt.
As a die hard Cuse fan, those Pitt vs Cuse games were epic during the Big East glory days
He was a throw back power forward in the mold of Elton Brand/Anthony Mason. He was a treat to watch in college was a special talent.
Nawh bro...
@@gringostarr7858It’s actually a pretty good comparison 🤷🏾♂️
San Antonio Spurs fan here and I admired his effort and tenacity while playing for the team.
That game he played in against the big from UConn was and still to this day killed the confidence of Hasheem Thabeet
Still can’t believe that bum went #2! Blair emasculated that man. Loved his game
I will never, ever, ever forget that as long as I live. He absolutely ABUSED Thabeet. For a guy giving up that much height, it really was amazing watching a dude that size just BEAST a guy 7'3" with crazy long arms. Just an absolute kill job
Blair a Beast in college.A Man unmust boys,in college.im happy for Blair he got a ring with the Spurs.
Much love to Dejuan from San Antonio
I remember, DeJuan in college and dominating Thabeet and he played pretty good for the Spurs. He was kind of a Malik Rose replacement and a lesser version of Draymond Green. He had a nice career tho
A Syracuse man, here, gotta give mad respect to Dejuan Blair. Dude was "housin'", down low, at Pitt. But, those short but "stocky" Elton Brand, Mike Sweetney and Dejuan Blair cats are now obsolete!
Man I loved him 😢
This the one fans of this page been asking for 💯
This was my request! LETS GOO
Absolutely love this video...I LOVE Dajuan at Pittsburgh, and that team with him, Levance Fields, Brad Wannamaker, Jermaine Dixon and co was NICE. Still waiting on a Shelden Williams vid :)
Followed him when he was at Pittsburgh. He was a beast! It sucked injuries cut his potential and career
Blair was a success because he definitely defined the odds. Please do a stunted growth on Thomas Robinson
I remember him college Pittsburgh have been good ever since he left
Man forgot all about this dude! We loved him on the Spurs!
Was wondering when you were gonna cover him. Great piece as always.
Great videos. I’m a kings fan, you should look into Ben Mclemore.
elton brand had a 20 rebound double double in the rookie game bak in 2000
Been waiting for this one! Respect 💯
I use to love his game
Love the video! We need one on Denham Brown, dude was a monster back in the day.
Another comparison you could make is Wes Unseld (RIP). Undersized center, tough, strong, great rebounder.
Great Vid As Usual My Boy
That's crazy. Never heard of the body absorbing the ACL.
Loved this one👍 remember reading about him pre draft and wanting him to do really well
I remember a game when he gave Hasheem Thabet the businesses... ⏸
I was a heavy Blair fan when he was at Pitt and got drafted to the Spurs. I’m sad his career didn’t last longer
Homie from my home city. Pittsburgh pa! This is dope
I wish my man developed a lil jump shot! That still my boy and it’s always good seeing him in the hood! One thing he was great at was using his body to his advantage!
That’s my brother ! Am undersized big in a era where small 4’s had action
You should do one on Jared Sullinger, Michael Olowokandi, or Josh Smith
Finally u got him
As a spurs fan this man did his thing
Zion reminds me of him but just a lefty
He was a monster at Pitt
He from the neighborhood. Hill district. 412. We n da building 🔥🏀🔥🎤
I think James Young would be a good visit. As a Kentucky fan and Celtic fan I never understood
Man for no ACL’s he was still a stalworth really says how strong the human anatomy is. You deserve so many more subscribers for your years of grinding and dedication you’ve helped me polish my knowledge on nba being born in ‘98. salute and much respect ❤
Jarret Culver needs an episode
Mavs fan here remember one playoff we was up in a series vs the Spurs and him getting suspended for like a game 5 or 6 ended up costing us the series
Dude had Brandon Roy knees. Solid player loved him at Pittsburgh
This should be titled overgrowth. Guy made the league with no knee cartilage
I was a fan of this guys game
Still remember him dominating Thabeet and UCONN
Can you make one on Blake Griffin, Demarcus Cousins & Willie Cauley-Stein!
why blake griffin wasnt a stunted growth and neither was cousins
@@justinalley3399 Yeah, Blake Griffin may go to the Hall of Fame. Definitely not a stunted growth. And Cousins was just about injuries and nothing else.
Oh, man. I haven't heard his name in a while. I remember him having a good motor on the Spurs.
This video reminds me of Brandon Bass.
Now this is stunted growth. As a GTown fan, this brother was THE problem at Pitt! If he had knees he would have had Elton Brands career at least! Definitely on the all time “only if” list!
You should do 1 on that Pitt backcourt from that team
Draymond before Draymond
Definitely
Hey, did you do a stunted growth on Clarence Weatherspoon?if so, I would like to hear one about him 😊. Thanks 👍
You should Do Lil Romeo next. Bro was the number 1 6th and 7th grader in rhe Country at one point. And had the #1 Ranked AAU team for like 3 years and he was rhe starter. Him, demar Derozan, and Brandon Jennings all on that squad
That’s Crazy I Actually Know Him.
Can You Do A Video On DC Youngfly? I Feel Like That Guy Should Be The Face Of Comedy & Television But He Hit A Wall It Seems
Latrell sprewell is my all time fave player stunted growth potential? He was an all star but could have been a hof all time great (he is to me anyway from that knicks team and his hops)
Pitt used to be so so good.
I remember when they were still in college, I felt that Blair was a more solid player than Oklahoma's Blake Griffin.
Do Quincy Acey next
...Is it time to do a Stunted growth on Luka Garza or too soon?
He was suppose be up next after Duncan. He was a beast at Pitt alongside Sam Young.
Was a beast for Pitt period
Da’Sean Butler
He had potential to be a nice role / rotational player that's about it.
@stuntedgrowth can we get 1 on luke harangody, i mean we know about his lack of athleticism but what else stunted him?
Blair was solid tho
If he didn't get suspended in the mavs-spurs series when Dallas took SA to 7 I firmly believe Dallas could have won that series (this was when he was a mav). Spurs went on to win the title. Awesome Reggie Evans style role player.
He was solid more like a poor man's Elton Brand
Do a Myles Powell stunted growth
Dejaun was my dude. I wanted the pistons to draft him but they didn't. After that I officially stopped being a pistons fan.
Do a Pierre jackson Baylor 🐻
Derrick White Growth Spurt
Dejuan Blair reminds me of Malik rose lol
why was zach randolph able to last and be dominant.....top 5 powerforward in the league....all star selection. serious question. zach didnt stretch the floor past 15 feet. never dunked, 90 percent of his game was below the basket and back to the basket.
Kinda gotta connection to Dejuan though.....he's technically apart of my family lol. Didn't really grow up with him but, seeing him dominate at Pitt was dope. Sucks he didn't last in the NBA. I thought for sure he'd get a shot at playing more with the spurs but, shit happens. Injuries suck smh. And R.I.P. Schenley High School lol!!
rip schenley, it never shoulda closed
Didn’t realize he didn’t have ACLs
Do Isaiah briscoe
I did
Man I thought he was going to be Demarcus cousins or something close to it
Potential video ideas
De’sean Butler
Chandler Parsons
Andrea Bargnani
I still remember him at Pittsburgh killing hasem the y’all uconn center flipping him over his head and grabbing like 22 rebounds to 6 compared to him and making him look soft and a bad basketball player
biggest reason why his career didnt last longer is because he was out of shape and way overweight
Jesus is King!
Spurs have hurt some careers
I Remember Him Being Salty Cuz The Spurs Cut His Minutes.
they don't make ballers like him no more smh
1st
Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven ❤
Simple.. this guy has no talent.. one of the most boring episode
Let me get Tyreek Evans.1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣4️⃣