Last Updated on December 27, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of DeJuan Blair:

  • Full Name: DeJuan Lamont Blair
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born April 22, 1989
  • Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters)
  • Weight: 270 lbs (122 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 2 inches (2.18 meters)
  • Shoe Size: US size 17
  • Number: Most notably wore 45
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Schenley High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
    • Blair led his high school team to a state championship and earned McDonald’s All-American honors.
  • College: University of Pittsburgh (2007–2009)
    • A two-time All-Big East selection and named the Big East Co-Player of the Year in 2009.
  • NBA Draft: Selected 37th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs.
  • Teams Played For:
    1. San Antonio Spurs (2009–2013)
    2. Dallas Mavericks (2013–2014)
    3. Washington Wizards (2014–2016)
    4. Brief stints with international teams in China and Venezuela after his NBA career.
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA but was part of championship-contending teams with the Spurs.
  • Kids: Blair has children but has kept his personal life relatively private.
  • Siblings: Blair has a younger sister named Shavonne.

Fun Facts

  • Known for his rebounding ability and toughness in the post, Blair was effective despite being undersized for his position.
  • Played a key role for the Spurs during multiple playoff runs.
  • Career highlight: Recorded a 20-point, 20-rebound game in his rookie season despite not having ACLs in both knees due to a unique medical condition.