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Steve Blake Still Hoping To Play While Bracing For Possible End Of Career

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Steve Blake Still Hoping To Play While Bracing For Possible End Of Career 

Post#1 » by Laimbeer » Tue Oct 4, 2016 7:18 pm

Steve Blake is without a contract for the first time in his 13 NBA seasons at the age of 36.

Blake was hopeful of receiving a call from the Houston Rockets when Mike D'Antoni was hired but instead signed Pablo Prigioni to a two-year deal.

When Mo Williams retired, Blake hoped the Cleveland Cavaliers would be interested but they instead have targeted Norris Cole and Mario Chalmers...

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Re: Steve Blake Still Hoping To Play While Bracing For Possible End Of Career 

Post#2 » by DETermination » Tue Oct 4, 2016 7:35 pm

I feel bad for him but honestly his game just isn't good for how the nba is played today. He is too slow, a terrible defender and too inconsistent with his offense.
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Re: Steve Blake Still Hoping To Play While Bracing For Possible End Of Career 

Post#3 » by mattao313 » Tue Oct 4, 2016 7:56 pm

Steve Blake take yo L and retire. I'm not even sure if he's CBA worthy.
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Re: Steve Blake Still Hoping To Play While Bracing For Possible End Of Career 

Post#4 » by hoophabit » Tue Oct 4, 2016 8:02 pm

Blake has had a fine career. He's a good guy and a good teammate, but father time gets us all. 36 is a pretty good run for a guard.

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