Blake Carves a Niche in the NBA

2007/08/12 21:22:27 @NBA.com: News

Jeff Barker of the BALTIMORE SUN writes, "Steve Blake created his NBA niche largely on character. The Blazers, trying to reconnect with fans after a spate of player misconduct in recent years, said they wanted Blake because he's grounded. Although Blake's career scoring average is only 6.4 points, the team's front office saw him as a prototype for the unselfish, blue-collar culture it is trying to create. He's proof that today's NBA teams - out of necessity - evaluate players on more than just statistics."
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