DeJuan Blair's Knees

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I dont get it, this guy is 6'6 with NO ACL's in either knee, how thats possible I have no clue but he has no ACL in either knee according to doctors, and the Spurs which is why he slipped so far down in the draft.

He has explosive hops, is shorter then BBD yet can jump twice as high with one handed dunks, etc. I dont get it.

Can he really have a 10+ year NBA career with no ACLS? Hes like defying human nature. I thought you needed ACLS just to walk.

[Roy H.]

Here's an interesting article on it:  Link

. . . and some insight from a doctor:  Link

From what it sounds like, Blair's knee is stabilized because he has very strong hamstrings and quads.  If something breaks down there, he'd be in trouble.

Interestingly, Hines Ward hasn't had an ACL in his left knee since childhood, and he's had a very good (and lengthy) NFL career.

[Cman]

Here's an interesting article on it:  Link

. . . and some insight from a doctor:  Link

From what it sounds like, Blair's knee is stabilized because he has very strong hamstrings and quads.  If something breaks down there, he'd be in trouble.

Interestingly, Hines Ward hasn't had an ACL in his left knee since childhood, and he's had a very good (and lengthy) NFL career.

Ahhh yes, we can make a super race!  No ACL!

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Anyone see the off the backboard one hand dunk he just had during the Rookie game?

Jesus, to think that JO has both ACLs but cant even dunk at 7'0 is amazing.

What a bust.

[xmuscularghandix]

Anyone see the off the backboard one hand dunk he just had during the Rookie game?

Jesus, to think that JO has both ACLs but cant even dunk at 7'0 is amazing.

What a bust.

LOL. You just called a player with a 14 year career, 6 All-Star Selections, and over $150,000,000 in salary... a bust. I get what your saying  but that's so extreme it's laughable.

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Anyone see the off the backboard one hand dunk he just had during the Rookie game?

Jesus, to think that JO has both ACLs but cant even dunk at 7'0 is amazing.

What a bust.

LOL. You just called a player with a 14 year career, 6 All-Star Selections, and over $150,000,000 in salary... a bust. I get what your saying  but that's so extreme it's laughable.

I meant to call him a bust for the C's so far. Hes the biggest bust of the NBA this season IMO.

[diehard celtic]

Anyone see the off the backboard one hand dunk he just had during the Rookie game?

Jesus, to think that JO has both ACLs but cant even dunk at 7'0 is amazing.

What a bust.

LOL. You just called a player with a 14 year career, 6 All-Star Selections, and over $150,000,000 in salary... a bust. I get what your saying  but that's so extreme it's laughable.

I meant to call him a bust for the C's so far. Hes the biggest bust of the NBA this season IMO.

Can we not bring JO into every article, it's not his fault he's hurt.

[GreenFaith1819]

Anyone see the off the backboard one hand dunk he just had during the Rookie game?

Jesus, to think that JO has both ACLs but cant even dunk at 7'0 is amazing.

What a bust.

LOL. You just called a player with a 14 year career, 6 All-Star Selections, and over $150,000,000 in salary... a bust. I get what your saying  but that's so extreme it's laughable.

I meant to call him a bust for the C's so far. Hes the biggest bust of the NBA this season IMO.

Can we not bring JO into every article, it's not his fault he's hurt.

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