DeJuan Blair is too good for the bench.
Unfortunately for the 23-year-old, that's the role he was forced to get accustomed to in San Antonio during the 2011-12 NBA season.
After averaging 23.8 minutes per game in December, Blair's minutes decreased every month until he finally racked up just 76 total minutes (7.6 per game) in the postseason.
With things unlikely to get better in the foreseeable future for the former Pittsburgh star, it sounds like a trade is inevitable, even though he has stated his desire to stay with the Spurs (via Pittsburgh Post Gazette):
"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."
That would be, without a doubt, the best possible move for all parties involved. Let's take a look why.
Why It's Best for the Spurs
Simply put, they don't need him.
Blair lost playing time as the season dwindled down last year not because of his talent level, but because of the talent level of those around him.
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