Whether warming up on the court and preparing for his opponents with music blaring in his headphones to hype the Atlanta, Georgia native, or getting ready to run the open floor after his opposition misses, Blain lives in the moment but always thinks about what's next.
And at 27 years old, Blain also ponders about his career, post-basketball. He has a Communication degree tucked away in his back pocket, with endless opportunities.
Blain has always had a keen eye on media and marketing, particularly sports commentating. That thirst was quenched, to some degree, when the Super League Basketball season started in September and Blain had a chance to work with former basketball-player-turned-commentator Drew Lasker.
"I was at a point last year where I didn't have a team, and I was just up in Newcastle, kind of just thinking about life after basketball," Blain explained.
"I reached out to Drew Lasker when I was not currently with anyone, but before I did, I reached out to Drew to ask if I could shadow him on commentary because I was just hungry for it, and he said yes.
"So, I went to a Newcastle Eagles game when it was still the BBL, not SLB. I still just shadowed him and just learned that whole game.
"Honestly, a long time passed, and I didn't hear from Drew until September. He just reached out on a random Friday night and alluded to that hunger and desire to want to do this as a profession.
"So, you could say I got lucky, but I am starting to think about life after I'm done playing and just trying to get my foot in the door for any chances, really, and I'm having a lot of fun and learning how rewarding but how difficult commentating can be. I love it, though."
While he can still run and has breath in his lungs, Blain will continue to play the game he has loved his entire life.
The American, who graduated from Hawaii Pacific in 2019, arrived in Newcastle in 2021 during a difficult period with COVID-19 restrictions still dominating how people live their lives, including travel.
Going from playing basketball in a glamorous setting where thousands of people go on their holidays to waiting patiently to be able to call basketball his profession, Blain's patience was paid in full.
He enjoyed a fantastic first season in NBL1, leading Team Newcastle to a KitKing Trophy and National Cup final, averaging 22.5 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists a game.
His talents on Tyneside moved down to the South Coast, where he formed part of a Worthing Thunder side alongside Andre Arissol, Orlan Jackman, and former Newcastle team-mate David Moya, aiming for titles.
"We had a good thing going on in Worthing," Blain said. "My stint at Newcastle was a lot of fun, and I had high hopes of going to the Thunder. We all did."
Sadly, for Blain and the Thunder, their power squad was bettered by an all-conquering Hemel Storm outfit, who went a perfect 41-0, beating Worthing in the KitKing and Playoff final.
A short stint at the Bradford Dragons has led Blain back to Newcastle, where he returns to a team he describes as a "family-orientated vibe" under coach Mark Elderkin.
"It's kind of more of a family-oriented vibe in Newcastle," Blain says.
"Mark [Elderkin] fuses that type of energy, and he allows us to be a family with recruitment and who we choose to play with, things of that sort.
"Not to say we weren't family-oriented at all, but it's just we're a little bit more tightened in Newcastle. It started in year one, so I decided to return for my second stint.
"We get the guys that could fit into that family mode or mindset. It's what Newcastle provides. And it starts with Mark. He's done a great job with that. He kind of, like I say, fuses that energy out."
The atmosphere and general vibe around Newcastle Knights, based out of the city's university, has worked wonders on Blain, personally, currently averaging a shade under 21 points a game.
The results have been inconsistent but nowhere near stumbling. However, they find themselves in ninth, one place below the post-season spots.
"The league has got a lot better over the years. It was tough when I first joined, but the talent pool has grown," Blain said.
"We have a special group of thoroughly talented players, but I've learned it takes more than that. It starts from day one; this doesn't just happen overnight.
"So, it's been a rough one so far for us this year. It's in the early stages, but we still have a long season to go and a lot to play for with the playoffs on our minds."
Newcastle has undoubtedly been a team that quietly does well, season after season. They have reached finals but fallen just short. Can they regroup and make a push?
Blain certainly hopes so.
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