DeJuan Blair went into Thursday night's NBA draft as a projected lottery pick but things turned for the worse tonight as Blair was not drafted in the 1st round and was selected 37th overall in the second round by the San Antonio Spurs.
The decision to declare for the NBA has backfired on Blair who was stunned that he fell to the second round.
Many thought Blair wouldn't get past the Indiana Pacers at #13.
Blair's former teammate Sam Young was selected 36th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies.
Young was also projected to be a first round pick.
Second round picks do not receive guaranteed contracts and have to earn a roster spot.
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