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Originally Posted by cowdog80
weight problems he might have. size-wise, blair is fine. his arms reach up to the same height as most guys who are 6'9 and 6'10. that's where is basketball is played - it really doesn't matter how high your hairline is.
i watch a lot of the big east year in and year out, and i'm bullish on the kid. with one or two exceptions, he had very little trouble getting his shot off against thabeet last year.
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I've heard you said a couple of times and you're off base. First of all he really doesn't have the standing reach of a 6'9-6'10 NBA player. There wasn't a 6'9 player at the combine with a standing reach of less than 8'10, Blairs standing reach. He's not super explosive either. His max jump height at the combine was 11'7 1/2...Beabois' was 11'7.
I'd add that long arms don't make up for lack of height in most instances. Offensive players will still be able to easily see over him to get looks or scan the defense. And since you don't shoot with your arms fully extended he'll still get his shot blocked a lot.