Blake Griffin, a six-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA player, declared his retirement from the NBA on April 16, 2024. Griffin enjoyed a 14-season career from 2009 to 2023, gaining renown for his spectacular game-winning dunks.
The Los Angeles Clippers selected Griffin as the first overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft. He played for them for ten seasons, earning Rookie of the Year honors in 2011. Before retiring, Griffin played for the Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, and Detroit Pistons.
Blake Griffin’s career stats
Stats
Average per game
Points per game
19.0
Assists per game
4.0
Blocks per game
.5
Steals per game
Rebounds per game
8.0
Free-throw percentage
0.696
Field-goal percentage
0.493
Griffin’s awards and achievements
Award
NBA All-Star
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019
All-NBA Second Team
2012, 2013, 2014
All-NBA Third Team
2015, 2019
NBA Rookie of the Year
2011
NBA All-Rookie First Team
2011
NBA Slam Dunk Champion
2011
Blake Griffin, the younger sibling of professional basketball player Taylor Griffin, has five siblings in total. In the last two seasons of his career, Griffin played for the Brooklyn Nets (2020-22) and the Boston Celtics (2022-23). During his final season with the Celtics, he participated in 41 games, averaging 4.1 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.
Griffin’s dunking prowess is legendary in the basketball world. Since beginning his NBA career in 2010, he has dunked over some of the greatest names in NBA history, solidifying his place in the annals of the sport. His jumping abilities were also showcased in the 2011 Slam Dunk Contest, where he famously vaulted over a Kia car, leaving an indelible mark on the competition.
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