San Antonio Spurs Discover Diamond in the Rough as Dejuan Blair Crushes OKC

This isn’t one of those typical advice pieces that we all normally do, rather, a simple and short piece highlighting what happens when we take a rare chance on a player who’s filling in for a resting starter.

DeJuan Blair has seen some extra playing time since Tim Duncan has been resting up a bit, and although the rookie hasn’t really done anything special thus far, last night’s manhandling of OKC was enough to make people do a double take as they wake up this morning.

Blair finished his one man drubbing with 28 points, 21 rebounds, two steals, and a pair of blocks while going 11-17 from the field; if you happened to pick him up off of waivers or in your Salary Cap league you’re probably one happy camper right about now.

Those are correct stats by the way.

Duncan could be back Friday which means Blair will get another chance to shine before his return, but perhaps moving forward, the rookie will see some added minutes if he can prove last night wasn’t just a fluke.

Still, moving forward, keeping an eye on Blair for now would be a wise idea just in case he shows himself a quality Fantasy pickup.

Quick Notes

Brandon Roy : Roy has re-strained his hamstring, and it is being reported as a strain that has Roy concerned. The likelihood of him playing Friday is not very high.

Jameer Nelson : The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that Nelson has admitted his knee “isn’t close” to 100 percent. Nelson had the knee surgically repaired, but has been seen favoring it as of late. His speed and cunning style of play haven't returned, and he should be avoided at all costs.

Dwyane Wade : It appears that Wade has a wrist injury that he has been paying through. That’s nice, because he still scored 35 points with seven assists and three steals to go along with his “injured wrist.” The guy is on fire and healthy as an Ox.

Paul Pierce : Pierce is expected back tonight after muffing up the same knee that got minor surgery not too long ago. He seems fine, and there’s been no concerns over it, but keep an eye out for reoccurring issues in the next week.

Andris Biedrins : Don Nelson said recently he is going to “open up the old playbook” to help out Biedrins, who has been slumped as of late, reports The San Francisco Chronicle . That’s an interesting notion, but I wonder how far he’ll have to go back.

I mean, it’s not like last year he was setting the world on fire and this year is not all that great either. Steer clear of Biedrins, heck at this point you could get more production out of Marcus Camby now that Blake Griffin is out.