Point guard prospect: Blake Ahearn

by Jordan Sams on May 10, 2009 5:20 PM PDT

I originally heard of this dude when John brought him up a few months ago. Blake Ahearn, a 24-year old D-League point guard could be worth taking a look at.

He played 47 games in the D-League this season and in those games he shot 43 percent from beyond the arch and 96 percent from the free throw line. Sounds like the pure shooter we've been looking for.

Blake was also brought up from the D-League to play for the Spurs in 6 games and shot 50 percent from downtown and 100 percent from the line. Small sample size, I realize, but why not take a flier? He's a low-risk, high-reward guy.

If you're like me and your initial reaction to this is, "You just tell me where to sign bub!" It's very simple. Currently, Blake is a free agent. I'm not even advocating that Stefanski sign him to a guaranteed contract. All I'm asking is for is an invite to the summer league.

Apparently Ahearn has a workout scheduled with the Pacers next week, and according to Ridiculous Upside, he has more workouts planned. We can only hope that one of those mysterious workouts is with the Sixers. My question is: why not?

Side note: Scott from Ridiculous Upside apparently texted Blake to inquire about his Summer League plans and Blake's reply was, "No not yet... have not decided which team I'm going with. Gonna go to some workouts first." Take that for what it's worth.

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I'll find out for you

I do like Blake, but he’s not going to be a distributing point guard.
Not sure how you guys feel about Iguodala’s point-forward abilities, but Blake would be perfect in the Steve Kerr point guard role.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 10, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions

Iguodala and point forward leads to vociferous debate on both sides, there’s no real consensus on it.

I thought Ahearn was ‘property’ of the Spurs, is he not?

He’s a good 3 point guy.

"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."

Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.

by jemagee on May 11, 2009 7:57 AM PDT reply actions

Apparently he isn't property of anyone.

I’d love for him to get a shot with us.

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by Jordan Sams on May 11, 2009 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions

WOuldn’t be a bad idea, but probably 5th at most in terms of off season priorities

"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."

Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.

by jemagee on May 11, 2009 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions

Not property of anyone

They released him in January…

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by Scott Schroeder on May 11, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions

And yet the sixers in desperate need for 3 point shooting didn’t even sign the guy to a 10 day contract

excellent

"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."

Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.

by jemagee on May 11, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions

D-League stigma

It’s not right, but it’s there..

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by Scott Schroeder on May 11, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Not for smart franchises

Then again – the sixers have yet to embrace the concept of the late second round draft pick / stash in europe concept

no big surprise they’ll avoid the D-league

But I bet it had to do with budgetary constraints

The sixers are behind the curve, per usual, and teams like the spurs will continue to make ‘genius’ moves just cause no one else pays attenition

"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."

Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.

by jemagee on May 11, 2009 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions

I love the D-League

I think it can be so valuable for a team. Look at how many former D-Leaguers are making a difference in the playoffs right now:

Josh Powell
Shannon Brown
Brandon Bass
Ryan Hollins
Gerald Green
JJ Barea
Chris Anderson
Aaron Brooks
Von Wafer
Rafer Alston (yeah, that one)
Marcin Gortat

It’s valuable. Only a few teams own their own D-league franchises (Spurs are one of them), but the number is growing and I think eventually all teams will have them. It’s inexpensive to operate and it really can serve as a farm system for guys we draft in the late second round (i.e. Herbert Hill and Derrick Byers two years ago) that can be assets later on. Logic is fun.

by Michael Levin on May 12, 2009 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Derrick Byars.

Perfect example. We could’ve used him right now. I bet with a few years of seasoning in the D-League, he’d be a better fit than Bill right now.

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by Jordan Sams on May 12, 2009 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Why are you not over at Ridiculous Upside with us!?

Don’t forget Anthony Johnson and Dahntay Jones on that list though.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 13, 2009 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions

True true

There’s so many D-Leaguers that have specific talents that can help a team. Joe Crawford from Kentucky is a guy that generated some buzz and played a few games for the Lakers, and all he does is score the basketball in NBDL with good peripherals. Erik Daniels is a 6’8 double-double machine for Erie (Sixers and Cavs affiliate). Richie Frahm is a 6’5 guard that can stroke it from beyond and would be worth a look considering his percentages as well (47% from 3, 80% FT).

I’m in love with all these specialized talents that can do the same thing for much less money, so teams can afford to shell out money in other places.

by Michael Levin on May 13, 2009 7:38 AM PDT up reply actions

And you're not hanging out at Ridiculous Upside because....

all we do over thre is watch guys who should be getting at least a 10 day, and moan about stupid NBA teams signing the likes of Jamal Magliore for 5 times the money. Seriously, come over sometime.

P.S – Dom’t forget about DeMarcus Nelson….he was giving Ben Gordon chest bumps all throughout the Celtics series.

by Aisander D on May 13, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions