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Il Corriere dello Sport explained what happened with DeJuan Blair, signed by VL Pesaro early in August but suspended for doping by FIBA till 2021. Blair did not pass an anti-doping test while he was playing for San Lorenzo de Almagro in Argentina back in the season 2017-2018. FIBA informed Blair of his suspension writing him to to a wrong email address (“it is not my email address” Blair told Pesaro).
Emiliano Carchia: Former NBA big man DeJuan Blair is in advanced discussions with Serie A team VL Pesaro, a source told @Emiliano Carchia. Blair has already played overseas in Russia, China and Argentina
Walker is so impressed with Blair’s personality that he’ll seek out the vet to ask questions related to the organization. Walker plans to continue picking Blair’s brain until told to stop. “It’s only a matter of time before he says, ‘You know what, Lonnie? You’re a little annoying now,’” Walker joked. “I love to ask him questions and having a guy like that with the Austin Spurs is definitely a boost, for me at least.”
Adam Johnson: NBA veteran DeJuan Blair has signed a G League contract and will be eligible for Saturday’s @nbagleague draft according to a league source. Blair last played in the G League during 2016-17 season averaging 10.9 pts, 5.9 rebs in just under 20 mins per game.
It’s former players like Blair, Daye and former Boston Celtics forward Jared Sullinger who are all playing to get exposure and hopefully grab another shot in the NBA. Former St. John’s guard D.J. Kennedy plays for for Overseas Elite in The Basketball Tournament and was invited to Denver Nuggets training camp last year. “I’m definitely trying to get back into the NBA,” Blair said. “The back door is always the hardest one, so you just got to keep going and keep grinding until something happens.”
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Adam Johnson: The LA D-Fenders have traded a future draft pick to the Texas Legends in exchange for DeJuan Blair, league sources tells @DLeagueDigest
Chris Reichert: The LA D-Fenders announce they've acquired DeJuan Blair from the Texas Legends for a '17 4th rd pick. @AdamJNBA reported first. #NBADL
Blair played in the NBA from 2009 through last season. He played with the San Antonio Spurs from 2009-’13, with the Dallas Mavericks during the ’13-’14 season, and he spent the last two seasons with the Washington Wizards. But nowadays, Blair is a member of the Texas Legends in the National Basketball Association Development League. That’s where he’s trying to get his groove back in hopes of gaining another shot in the NBA. "That’s my main goal,’’ Blair said, referring to a return to the NBA. "That’s what the development league is for. "I’m just trying to enjoy this experience. I’m still writing my story, so everything will work out as long as I keep doing what I’ve got to do.’’
A second-round draft pick out of Pittsburgh by the Spurs in 2009, Blair has always been a bump and grind type of player. He just hopes he’ll one day get another chance to perform his specialty on the NBA level. "I miss (the NBA) a little bit,’’ Blair said. "Once you get down here (in the D-League) and go over to China and things like that, you start to appreciate (the NBA). "It’s all a learning experience. It’s all what I’ve got to do.’’
Chris Reichert: Texas Legends officially announce acquisition of DeJaun Blair and state thy expect him to be with the team for the D-League Showcase
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DeJuan Blair to China?
Former Spurs big man DeJuan Blair is close to sign a deal with Jiangsu Tonxi in China, according to Beijing Youth Daily.
NBA player DeJuan Blair will NOT be charged with battery for allegedly roughing up a woman outside of a Vegas nightclub ... and TMZ Sports has learned the accuser ain't happy about it.
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