All things Blake Griffin thread Rookie Year edition

[Tony]

Re: Blake Griffin

He had that 18 and 13 in the first half, BTW.

 

[Sam]

Re: Blake Griffin

That is crazy.

 

[soonertboy824]

Re: Blake Griffin

if he can stay healthy and develop that karl malone type 14 foot jumper he will be unstopable

 

[McJacknife]

Re: Blake Griffin

And START HITTING THOSE FREE THROWS!!!

 

[Sam]

Re: Blake Griffin

Blake Griffin = hall of famer

 

[SoonerDAZE]

Re: Blake Griffin

Question to anyone who saw the game live (not on highlights):

Did he look explosive and quick? If so, was he winded? I'm assuming it's going to take some time to get back to the naturally-gifted, physical beast he was when he drove out of Norman.

With that said, numbers like that (even in the preseason) would be hard to come by if he isn't that same explosive player, unless he's really upped the offensive skills ante. Probably the most telling stat of all was his offensive rebounding. He had 5 in 23 minutes last night.

On a side note, the other big-name rook - Aminu - put up good numbers as well. I wonder if there is better rookie tandem in the league than those two (remember, technically Blake's a rookie this season). I'm just sayin'

 

[thebigabd]

Re: Blake Griffin

On a side note, the other big-name rook - Aminu - put up good numbers as well. I wonder if there is better rookie tandem in the league than those two (remember, technically Blake's a rookie this season). I'm just sayin'

Hmmmm, probably not a better rookie tandem in the league. I can't think of one.

 

[Sam]

Blake with 23, 9 vs Warriors

If he could hit free throws he could be looking at 20 points.
Stat line
15 points (6-9 FG, 3-10 line), 8 rebounds, 4 assists 2 turnovers in 15 minutes

Also has a good slam that can be seen here

 

[Sam]

Re: Blake with 24, 9 vs Warriors

Clippers get rocked, Blake doesnt play any in the 4th.
Blake Griffin - 23 pts, 9 rbs, 4 assists in 24 minutes. 3-10 free throw shooting.

Blake has two dunks on the highlight page right now on NBA.com

 

[Seymore Cox]

Re: Blake with 23, 9 vs Warriors

I think the best thing for Blake is for the Clips to struggle again, get rid of Bdiddy, and build around Blake, Gordon, and Aminu.

 

[thebigabd]

Re: Blake with 23, 9 vs Warriors

I think the best thing for Blake is for the Clips to struggle again, get rid of Bdiddy, and build around Blake, Gordon, and Aminu.

Yep, they need to get rid of Baron Davis.

 

[bocabull]

Re: Blake with 23, 9 vs Warriors

I didn't recall Blake being brick city from the line at OU so I went back to check his stats ... 59%. Did his poor free throw shooting cost us?

 

[Edmond_Sooner]

Re: Blake with 23, 9 vs Warriors

I didn't recall Blake being brick city from the line at OU so I went back to check his stats ... 59%. Did his poor free throw shooting cost us?

I seem to remember him hitting the ones that counted the most down the stretch...

but i am shocked at 30%, no way he should be under 50%...i would say his ceiling would be around 65% when he gets comfortable...

 

[coolm]

Re: Blake with 23, 9 vs Warriors

omg

losing to golden state by 40 is sad in so many ways.

the clips glaring weakness at guard exposed

 

[skyvue]

Re: Blake with 23, 9 vs Warriors

I see that Blake's shooting some "Take that!" glares at opponents after his slams. Not sure what I think about that (not that he cares what I think, of course). I don't watch the NBA enough to have a good grasp on the current culture of that league, so maybe this is just how it's done, but I'll admit that I prefer the more modest, quiet-assassin approach.

 

[scrybe]

Re: Blake with 23, 9 vs Warriors

I see that Blake's shooting some "Take that!" glares at opponents after his slams. Not sure what I think about that (not that he cares what I think, of course). I don't watch the NBA enough to have a good grasp on the current culture of that league, so maybe this is just how it's done, but I'll admit that I prefer the more modest, quiet-assassin approach.

That's how he played when he was a Sooner. Don't know if there's any reason to expect his style to change now that he's in the NBA.

 

[skyvue]

Re: Blake with 23, 9 vs Warriors

That's how he played when he was a Sooner. Don't know if there's any reason to expect his style to change now that he's in the NBA.

You're right, though this seems more overt to me.

Maybe it's just that I haven't seen him play in a while.

 

[MsProudSooner]

Re: Blake with 23, 9 vs Warriors

You're right, though this seems more overt to me.

Maybe it's just that I haven't seen him play in a while.

I thought he did it more as a freshman than as a sophomore. Perhaps he'll do it a little bit less as be becomes more sure of himself in the NBA.

 

[coolm]

Re: Blake with 23, 9 vs Warriors

yeah, he did that look when here too.

it's a game thing though because as soon as he steps off the court he's just as personable and humble as you could wish.

it really is just his game face.

 

[gracefor24]

Re: Blake with 23, 9 vs Warriors

omg

losing to golden state by 40 is sad in so many ways.

the clips glaring weakness at guard exposed

Baron Davis and Chris Kaman were both DNP's so the score doesn't mean a whole lot, imo.