Blake Griffin, a six-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA player, announced his retirement from the NBA On April 16, 2024. Griffin played for 14 seasons from 2009 to 2023. He was famous for his impressive 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 | .8 |
| Rebounds per game | 8.0 |
| Free-throw percentage | .696 |
| Field-goal percentage | .493 |
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Griffin’s awards and achievements
| Award | Year |
| 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 is the younger sibling of professional basketball player Taylor Griffin, who has five siblings. Griffin played for the Brooklyn Nets (2020-22) and the Boston Celtics (2022-23) in the last two seasons of his career. During his final season with the Celtics, he played in 41 games and had an average score of 4.1 points and 3.8 rebounds.
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Griffin’s dunking abilities are considered legendary in the basketball world. He began his NBA career in 2010, and for over a decade, he dunked over some of the great names in the NBA’s history, earning his place in history. Griffin’s jumping skills also won him the 2011 Slam Dunk Contest, where he jumped over a Kia and left a lasting impression.
