Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of DeJuan Blair:

Player Profile

  • 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.

Player Archetype / Play Style

DeJuan Blair’s player archetype was that of an undersized bruiser big, a power-based interior forward who made his living through rebounding, leverage, and nonstop physical play around the basket. Defensively, he fit as a rugged interior presence who battled on the glass, used his strength to hold ground in the paint, and disrupted plays with positioning more than vertical rim protection. Offensively, Blair operated as a low-post finisher and second-chance scorer, creating value through deep seals, putbacks, and interior touch rather than face-up creation or floor spacing. Physically, he was only 6-foot-7 but carried a wide, powerful frame, unusually long arms, and the kind of natural strength that let him play bigger than his height. His play style was built on force, rebounding instincts, interior toughness, and constant contact, making him the sort of frontcourt player who could overwhelm taller opponents with effort, balance, and sheer physicality. (NBADraft)

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.

Sources:

Pitt Panthers — DeJuan Blair – Men’s Basketball – Pitt Panthers #H2P
NBA Draft — DeJuan Blair
Basketball-Reference — DeJuan Blair Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more