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Minnesota Timberwolves Jonny Flynn celebrates with San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair (45) after the rookies beat the Sophomores 140-128 in the Rookie Challenge game during the NBA basketball All-Star Weekend Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) (AP)
SPORTS Tiago Splitter talks with DeJuan Blair on the court at the ATT Center before the pre-season game with the Miami Heat on October, 9, 2010. Tom Reel/Staff (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
Rookie Challenge game MVP Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans, right, holds up the trophy with San Antonio Spurs forward DeJuan Blair during the NBA basketball All-Star Weekend Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, in Dallas. The rookies beat the sophomores 140-128. (AP Photo/LM Otero) (AP)
DeJuan Blair goes for the dunk guarded by Phoenix’s Amar’e Stoudemire in the second half of the Spurs vs the Phoenix Suns at the ATT Center, Sunday, February 28, 2010. Final score Spurs 113, Suns 110. Jennifer Whitney/ special to the Express-News (special to the Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair dunks the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets, Friday, March 5, 2010, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate) (AP)
FOR SPORTS – Spurs’ Ian Mahinmi celebrates with teammate Spurs’ DeJuan Blair after scoring against the Clippers during second half action Saturday March 13, 2010 at the ATT Center. The Spurs won 118-88. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – Spurs’ DeJuan Blair reacts after a dunk against the Cavaliers during second half action Friday March 26, 2010 at the ATT Center. The Spurs won 102-97. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair, right, dunks over Cleveland Cavaliers’ Zydrunas Ilgauskas, of Lithuania, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, March 26, 2010. San Antonio won 102-97. (AP Photo/Darren Abate) (AP)
FOR SPORTS – Spurs’ DeJuan Blair grabs a rebound against Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki during first half action of Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs Sunday April 18, 2010 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Tx. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
SPORTS DeJuan Blair visits the Spurs/Silver Stars summer camp at The University of the Incarnate Word Thursday, August 5, 2010. Tom Reel/Staff (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
METRO: Spurs forward DeJuan Blair reacts after taking his turn driving the new Spurs wrapped VIA bus. Blair and guard George Hill competed in a timed obstacle course to see who was the best driver. Hill won the competition. HELEN L. MONTOYA/hmontoya@express-news.net (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair reacts after a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, in San Antonio. New Orleans won 99-90. (AP Photo/Darren Abate) (AP)
San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair, middle left, shoots over New Orleans Hornets’ Didier Ilunga-Mbenga, right, Marcus Thornton, middle right, and Trevor Ariza during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, in San Antonio. New Orleans won 99-90. (AP Photo/Darren Abate) (AP)
DeJuan Blair of the San Antonio Spurs is tied up by David West of the New Orleans Hornets during second-half NBA action at the ATT Center on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.netNew Orleans Hornets at San Antonio Spurs (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair reacts as he scores against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) (AP)
San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair, right, talks with Philadelphia 76ers’ Marreese Speights during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 116-93. (AP Photo/Darren Abate) (AP)
San Antonio Spurs center DeJuan Blair, top, reaches for a rebound with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeff Green, bottom, in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves’ Michael Beasley, front left, hangs onto the ball after grabbing a rebound as San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair tries to knock it away during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) (AP)
San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair, left, is knocked down by New Orleans Hornets’ Willie Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010. (Darren Abate/Special to the Express-News) (Darren Abate/Special to the Expr)
San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair chases a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010. San Antonio won 109-84. (Darren Abate/Special to the Express-News) (Darren Abate/Special to the Expr)
San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair, left, shoots over New Orleans Hornets’ Aaron Gray during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010. San Antonio won 109-84. (Darren Abate/Special to the Express-News) (Darren Abate/Special to the Expr)
FEATURES; TRENDS SPURS FANS JMS; 01/30/10; From the left, Spurs players Roger Mason, DeJuan Blair and George Hill sign autographs at the Spurs Season Ticket Holders Appreciation Day at Enchanted Springs Ranch, Saturday, January 30, 2010, outside of Boerne, TX. ( PHOTO by J. Michael Short / SPECIAL ) (SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS)
San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair (45) pulls down a rebound in front of Golden State Warriors’ David Lee (10) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, in San Antonio. Spurs’ Tim Duncan (21), Richard Jefferson (24), and Tony Parker (9) look on. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) (AP)
DeJuan Blair of the San Antonio Spurs shoots a layup as Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors reaches during first-half NBA action at the ATT Center on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.netGolden State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – Spurs’ DeJuan Blair grabs for a loose ball under Hawks’ Damien Wilkins during first half action Friday Dec. 10, 2010 at the ATT Center. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – Spurs’ DeJuan Blair drives to the basket around Hawks’ Mike Bibby during first half action Friday Dec. 10, 2010 at the ATT Center. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – Spurs’ DeJuan Blair looks for room around Hawks’ Al Horford during second half action Friday Dec. 10, 2010 at the ATT Center. The Spurs won 108-92. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR METRO – San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair fights Portland Trail Blazers’ Joel Przybilla for control of the ball during second half action at the ATT Center on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. The Spurs won 95-78. MICHAEL MILLER / mmiller@express-news.net (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – Spurs’ Matt Bonner and teammate Spurs’ DeJuan Blair grab for the ball against Suns’ Josh Childress during first half action Monday Dec. 20, 2010 at the ATT Center. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
Spurs’ DeJuan Blair (45) drives past Los Angeles Lakers’ Pau Gasol (16) to score in the second half at the ATT Center on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010. Spurs defeated the Lakers 97-82. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – Spurs’ DeJuan Blair shoots around Lakers’ Lamar Odom during second half action Tuesday Dec. 28, 2010 at the ATT Center. The Spurs won 97-82. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – Spurs’ Gary Neal (left) and teammate Spurs’ DeJuan Blair celebrate after a point against the Lakers during second half action Tuesday Dec. 28, 2010 at the ATT Center. The Spurs won 97-82. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – Spurs’ DeJuan Blair and Lakers’ Steve Blake grab for a rebound during second half action Tuesday Dec. 28, 2010 at the ATT Center. The Spurs won 97-82. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
Spurs’ DeJuan Blair (45) reacts after scoring against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at the ATT Center on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010. Spurs defeated the Lakers 97-82. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – Spurs’ DeJuan Blair shoots around Lakers’ Lamar Odom during second half action Tuesday Dec. 28, 2010 at the ATT Center. The Spurs won 97-82. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair smiles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 101-74. (AP Photo/Darren Abate) (AP)
Spurs forward DeJuan Blair, left, and guard Tony Parker of France, right, joke before an NBA basketball game against the Jazz in Salt Lake City, Wednesday Jan. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Colin E Braley) (AP)
San Antonio Spurs center DeJuan Blair dunks against the Toronto Raptors during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn) (AP)
Rookie Blake Griffin, left, of the Los Angeles Clippers, guards sophomore DeJuan Blair, of the San Antonio Spurs, during the first half of the Rookie Challenge game during the NBA basketball All-Star Weekend, Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (AP)
DeJuan Blair of the San Antonio Spurs shoots during first-half NBA action against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the ATT Center on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.netOklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
Sports – San Antonio Spurs forward DeJuan Blair (45) grimaces after a hard fall during the second half of their NBA game against the Nets at the ATT Center in San Antonio, Texas Friday, Feb. 25, 2011. The Spurs won 106-96. KEVIN MARTIN / kmartin@express-news.net (San Antonio Express-News)
FOR SPORTS – Spurs’ DeJuan Blair looks to pass between Grizzlies’ Shane Battier and Grizzlies’ O.J. Mayo during first half action Sunday Feb 27, 2011 at the ATT Center. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
Spurs’ DeJuan Blair (45) slams home two-points against the Miami Heat at the ATT Center on Friday, Mar. 4, 2011. Spurs defeated the Heat, 125-95. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – Spurs’ DeJuan Blair hugs teammate Tony Parker after Parker scored a three pointer against the Kings during second half action Friday March 11, 2011 at the ATT Center. The Spurs won 108-103. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – Spurs’ DeJuan Blair looks for room between Bobcats’ Boris Diaw (left) and Eduardo Najera during first half action Saturday March 19, 2011 at the ATT Center. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – Spurs’ DeJuan Blair sits on the bench during first half action against the Warriors Monday March 21, 2011 at the ATT Center. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
SPURS — San Antonio Spurs George Hill and DeJuan Blair head to the bench during a timeout during the first half in the second game of the Western Conference Quarter Finals against the Memphis Grizzlies at the ATT Center, April 20, 2011. JERRY LARA/glara@express-news.net (San Antonio Express-News)
Memphis Grizzlies’ Mike Conley (right) drives to the basket against Spurs’ DeJuan Blair (45) in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs at the ATT Center on Wednesday, April 20, 2010. Spurs won 98-87. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – Spurs’ DeJuan Blair talks with teammate Spurs’ Richard Jefferson Jazz’s during first half action Saturday April 9, 2011 at the ATT Center. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
SPURS — San Antonio Spurs DeJuan Blair steals the ball from Houston Rockets Luis Scola during the first half an NBA pre-season game at the ATT Center in San Antonio, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011. JERRY LARA/glara@express-news.net (San Antonio Express-News)
FOR METRO – Spurs’ DeJuan Blair dressed as “Santa Claus” autographs a jersey before taking part in the Elf Louise Christmas project Friday Dec. 23, 2011 at the Rosemont at Highland Park Apartments. The Elf Louise Christmas project provides gifts to Bexar county’s less fortunate children. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
DeJuan Blair of the San Antonio Spurs (45) drives to the basket between Rudy Gay (22) and Mike Conley (11) of the Memphis Grizzlies during NBA action at the ATT Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.netMemphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
SPORTS DeJuan Blair gets hammered by Chauncey Billups under the basket as San Antonio plays the Los Angeles Clippers at the ATT Center on December 28, 2011 Tom Reel/Staff (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
SPORTS DeJuan Blair argues a call in the second half as San Antonio plays the Los Angeles Clippers at the ATT Center on December 28, 2011 Tom Reel/Staff (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
SPORTS DeJuan Blair posts up under the basket as the Spurs play the Utah Jazz at the ATT Center on December 31, 2011 Tom Reel/Staff (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili, right, of Argentina, and DeJuan Blair talk on the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, at the ATT Center in San Antonio. San Antonio won 104-89. (AP Photo/Darren Abate) (AP)
SPORTS DeJuan Blair passes after capturing a defensive rebound as the Spurs play the Utah Jazz at the ATT Center on December 31, 2011 Tom Reel/Staff (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
Spurs’ DeJuan Blair (45) scores on a foul against the Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson (11) in the first half at the ATT Center on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair goes up for a rebound around Dallas Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki during second half action Thursday Jan. 5, 2012 at the ATT Center. The Spurs won 93-71. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
Official Gary Zielinski (59) separates Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) and San Antonio Spurs center DeJuan Blair during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. Oklahoma City won 108-96. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) (AP)
DeJuan Blair of the San Antonio Spurs is determined during second-half NBA action at the ATT Center on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.netHouston Rockets at San Antonio Spurs (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair looks for room around Phoenix Suns’ Markieff Morris during first half action Sunday Jan. 15, 2012 at the ATT Center. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair shoots under Phoenix Suns’ Shannon Brown during second half action Sunday Jan. 15, 2012 at the ATT Center. The Spurs won 102-91. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair looks for room between Phoenix Suns’ Channing Frye and Phoenix Suns’ Marcin Gortat during second half action Sunday Jan. 15, 2012 at the ATT Center. The Spurs won 102-91. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair (45) and Houston Rockets’ Samuel Dalembert, right, battle for the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan) (AP)
San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan, right, congratulates Spurs’ DeJuan Blair on a successful play during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at the ATT Center in San Antonio. San Antonio won 105-83. (AP Photo/Darren Abate) (AP)
SPURS — San Antonio Spurs DeJuan Blair tries to get around Atlanta Hawks Ivan Johnson during the first half at the ATT Center, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. Jerry Lara/San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio Express-News)
Minnesota Timberwolves’ Kevin Love (42) drives around San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) (AP)
San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 101-95 in overtime. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) (AP)
DeJuan Blair of the San Antonio Spurs battles to keep control of the ball against the Houston Rockets during first-half NBA action at the ATT Center on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Billy Calzada / San Antonio Express-NewsHouston Rockets at San Antonio Spurs (San Antonio Express-News)
DeJuan Blair of the Spurs, right, shoots over Emeka Okafer of the New Orleans Hornets during NBA action at the ATT Center on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. Billy Calzada / San Antonio Express-NewsNew Orleans Hornets at San Antonio Spurs (San Antonio Express-News)
DeJuan Blair, right, and Tim Duncan of the Spurs go through a pre-game ritual before their game against New Orleans at the ATT Center on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. Billy Calzada / San Antonio Express-NewsNew Orleans Hornets at San Antonio Spurs (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs forward DeJuan Blair (45) and Los Angeles Clippers forward Caron Butler (5) vie for a loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas) (AP)
San Antonio Spurs forward DeJuan Blair (45) takes a shot while defended by Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap (24) and guard Gordon Hayward (20) during the first half on an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jim Urquhart) (AP)
San Antonio Spurs forward DeJuan Blair (45) scores with Denver Nuggets center Chris Andersen (11) defending during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez) (AP)
San Antonio Spurs forward DeJuan Blair (45) leaves the game for a quick break during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in Denver. The Spurs won 114-99. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez) (AP)
San Antonio Spurs forward DeJuan Blair (45) tries to drive past Denver Nuggets power forward Al Harrington (7) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in Denver. The Spurs won 114-99. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez) (AP)
Spurs player DeJuan Blair, top right, huddles Tuesday Feb. 28, 2012 at Randolph High School after racing a remote control carto help Team Up Challenge semifinalist from the school raise awareness about distracted driving.(William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) (San Antonio Express-News)
FOR SPORTS – San Antonio’s DeJuan Blair, left, and Charlotte’s Byron Mullens fight for a rebound during game action at the ATT Center on Friday, March 2, 2012. San Antonio won 102-72. MICHAEL MILLER / mmiller@express-news.net (San Antonio Express-News)
SPURS — San Antonio Spurs DeJuan Blair grabs the rebound away from New York Knicks Amar’e Stoudemire, left, and Jeremy Lin during the second half at the ATT Center, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. The Spurs won 118-105. Jerry Lara/San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio Express-News)
SPURS — San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan, center, keeps DeJuan Blair, left, and New York Knicks Amar’e Stoudemire away from each other during the second half at the ATT Center, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. The Spurs won 118-105. Jerry Lara/San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio Express-News)
SPURS — San Antonio Spurs DeJuan Blair grabs the rebound away from New York Knicks Amar’e Stoudemire, left, and Jeremy Lin during the second half at the ATT Center, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. The Spurs won 118-105. Jerry Lara/San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio Express-News)
SPORTS DeJuan Blair pressures Blake Griffin in the first quarter as the San Antonio Spurs host the Los Angeles Clippers at the ATT Center on March 9, 2012 Tom Reel/ San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs forward DeJuan Blair (45) puts up a shot over Washington Wizards power forward Trevor Booker (35) during a NBA basketball game between the Washington Wizards and the San Antonio Spurs at the ATT Center in San Antonio, Texas on March 12, 2012.John Albright / Special to the Express-News. (San Antonio Express-News)
SPORTS DeJuan Blair pressures Dirk Nowitzki in the first half as the San Antonio Spurs play the Dallas Mavericks at the ATT Center in San Antonio on March 23, 2012. Tom Reel/ San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs forward DeJuan Blair (45) celebrates after a big dunk during a NBA basketball game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the San Antonio Spurs at the ATT Center in San Antonio, Texas on March 25, 2012.John Albright / Special to the Express-News. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs forward DeJuan Blair (45) goes up for a dunk during a NBA basketball game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the San Antonio Spurs at the ATT Center in San Antonio, Texas on March 25, 2012.John Albright / Special to the Express-News. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs forward DeJuan Blair (45) dunks during a NBA basketball game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the San Antonio Spurs at the ATT Center in San Antonio, Texas on March 25, 2012.John Albright / Special to the Express-News. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs power forward Boris Diaw (33) and San Antonio Spurs forward DeJuan Blair (45) battle Philadelphia 76ers point guard Lou Williams (23) for a loose ball during a NBA basketball game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the San Antonio Spurs at the ATT Center in San Antonio, Texas on March 25, 2012.John Albright / Special to the Express-News. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs forward DeJuan Blair (45) celebrates after a rebound and put-back during a NBA basketball game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the San Antonio Spurs at the ATT Center in San Antonio, Texas on March 25, 2012.John Albright / Special to the Express-News. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair (45) and Indiana Pacers’ David West chase a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, March 31, 2012, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 112-103. (AP Photo/Darren Abate) (AP)
SPORTS DeJuan Blair reaches in trying to foil Carl Landry on the blocks as the San Antonio Spurs play the New Orleans Hornets at the ATT Center on April 6, 2012. Tom Reel/ San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio Express-News)
SPORTS DeJuan Blair scores from the backdoor on Chris Kaman as the San Antonio Spurs play the New Orleans Hornets at the ATT Center on April 6, 2012. Tom Reel/ San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio Express-News)
SPORTS DeJuan Blair jams one as the San Antonio Spurs play the New Orleans Hornets at the ATT Center on April 6, 2012. Tom Reel/ San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio Express-News)
New Orleans Hornets’ Carl Landry, right, is defended by San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 6, 2012, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 128-103. (AP Photo/Darren Abate) (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers’ Andrew Bynum (17) reaches over San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in San Antonio. Bynum pulled down 30 rebounds. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) (AP)
FOR SPORTS – San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair looks for room around Memphis Grizzlies’ Marreese Speights during first half action Thursday April, 12, 2012 at the ATT Center. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – Memphis Grizzlies’ Rudy Gay grabs for a rebound over San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan, DeJuan Blair, and Kawhi Leonard during first half action Thursday April 12, 2012 at the ATT Center. The Spurs won 107-97. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair looks for room around Memphis Grizzlies’ Marreese Speights during first half action Thursday April, 12, 2012 at the ATT Center. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) celebrates after scoring with forward DeJuan Blair (45) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Monday, April 16, 2012. The Spurs won 120-99. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) (AP)
San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair, left, and Tim Duncan smile while watching the closing minutes of their 127-102 win over the Sacramento Kings in a NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Duncan did not suit up for the game.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) (AP)
FOR SPORTS – San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair shoots between Cleveland Cavaliers’ Antawn Jamison (left) and Tristan Thompson during first half action Sunday April 22, 2012 at the ATT Center. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
SPURS — San Antonio Spurs DeJuan Blair strips the ball away from Utah Jazz Jamaal Tinsley during the second half of game one of the Western Conference first round at the ATT Center, Sunday, April 29, 2012. The Spurs won 106-91 to lead the series 1-0. Jerry Lara/San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio Express-News)
FOR SPORTS – Utah Jazz Enes Kanter struggles for a rebound against San Antonio Spurs DeJuan Blair and Matt Bonner as San Antonio Spurs Stephen Jackson (left) and Utah Jazz Jamaal Tinsley (right) look on during first half action of Game 2 of the Western Conference first round Wednesday May 2, 2012 at the ATT Center. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – Utah Jazz Al Jefferson and San Antonio Spurs DeJuan Blair grab for a rebound during first half action of Game 2 of the Western Conference first round Wednesday May 2, 2012 at the ATT Center. The Spurs won 114-83. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
DeJuan Blair of the Spurs (25) and Alec Burks (10) of the Utah Jazz watch the ball as it drops in for two points for Blair during second-half NBA playoffs action at the ATT Center on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Billy Calzada / San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio Express-News)
FOR SPORTS – San Antonio Spurs DeJuan Blair reacts after scoring during first half action of Game 2 of the Western Conference first round against the Utah Jazz Wednesday May 2, 2012 at the ATT Center. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – San Antonio Spurs DeJuan Blair shoots over Utah Jazz Enes Kanter during second half action of Game 2 of the Western Conference first round Wednesday May 2, 2012 at the ATT Center. The Spurs won 114-83. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – San Antonio Spurs DeJuan Blair shoots between Utah Jazz Al Jefferson and Gordon Hayward during first half action of Game 3 of the Western Conference first round Saturday May 5, 2012 at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
FOR SPORTS – San Antonio Spurs DeJuan Blair shoots between Utah Jazz Gordon Hayward and Utah Jazz Al Jefferson during first half action of Game 3 of the Western Conference first round Saturday May 5, 2012 at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
SPURS — San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan talks with DeJuan Blair after Blair was called for a foul in the first half of game three of the Western Conference first round at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Saturday, May 5, 2012. Jerry Lara/San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio Express-News)
FOR SPORTS – Spurs’ Tim Duncan hugs teammate DeJuan Blair during second half action of Game 4 of the Western Conference first round against the Jazz Monday May 7, 2012 at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Spurs won 87-81. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)
San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan, left, greets teammate DeJuan Blair, right, during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Utah Jazz, Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 114-83. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) (AP)
San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair (45) attempts a charge call against Oklahoma City Thunder’s James Harden (13) during the second half of game four of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Saturday, June 2, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20) and San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair (45) talk during the second half of game four of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Saturday, June 2, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Serge Ibaka (9) blocks a shot by San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair (45) during the second half of game four of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Saturday, June 2, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair (45) and the rest of the Spurs bench during the second half of game six of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. The Thunder won 107-99. (San Antonio Express-News)
DeJuan Blair certainly hasn’t been shy about his apparent spot on the trading block, telling his hometown that while he wants to remain in San Antonio, his chances of doing so don’t look good.
“Hopefully, I stay a Spur, but if it doesn’t happen, life moves on,” Blair said. “They’ve got me on the trade market and they’ll do the best to get me in the greatest situation possible.”
Blair’s playing time evaporated last season following the acquisition of Boris Diaw. After starting 62 games during the regular season, his played less than eight minutes per game in the postseason. And with Diaw re-signing, Blair has said on multiple occasions — as we can see in this timeline at — that he’s not sure how he fits in with the Spurs any more.
“It’s tough, not even playing (in the playoffs),” he said. “I kept my teammates into it, kept them going. Once I got my time, I used the best of my minutes. … Last year was last year, just like the year before was the year before.”