Blake Griffin is one of the best PFs(PowerForward) in the whole NBA. He recently transferred from LA CLIPPERS to DETROIT PISTONS. Griffin's salary is $29,727,900 per year. This is the same amount as Gordon Hayward who plays for the BOSTON CELTICS.
Draft Year 2009-2010
Blake Griffin was drafted by LA CLIPPERS in the 2009 NBA Draft, after playing college basketball for the OKLAHOMA SOONERS. He played at the Summer League and was announced as the Summer League MVP. But in their final pre season game, Blake Griffin suffered a broken kneecap after a dunk. The injury got worse and he had to do a surgery on his left kneecap. He eventually missed the remainder of the 2009-2010 season.
Rookie of the Year 2010-2011
since Blake Griffin missed the entire 2009-2010 season, he was still considered as a rookie during the 2010-2011 season. In his NBA debut, Griffin registered 20 points and 14 rebounds. He set a franchise record for most consecutive double-doubles with 23 in a home game against the GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS. His streak of consecutive double-doubles, which ended at 27 games on January 19 in a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, was the longest rookie double-double streak since 1968. On November 11, 2010, Griffin scored a then career-high 44 points against the New York Knicks and on January 17, 2011 against the Indiana Pacers, he scored a new career-high 47 points and set a CLIPPERS franchise record for most points by a rookie. He became the first rookie to have two 40+ point games in his rookie season since Allen Iverson during the 1996–1997 season.
Griffin was voted to the 2011 NBA All-Star Game by coaches as a reserve on the Western Conference squad, becoming the first rookie to play in the All-Star game since Yao Ming in 2003 and the first rookie voted to the game by coaches since Tim Duncan in 1998. He also participated in the 2011 Rookie Challenge and won the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest during the All-Star break.
Blake Griffin played all 82 games in this season and became the first rookie to average at least 20 points and 10 rebounds since Elton Brand. He led all rookies in points, rebounds, and double-doubles, earning him the Rookie of the Year award, and was the first unanimous winner for the award since David Robinson in 1990.
First Playoff and Division TiItle 2011-2013
Griffin was voted to play as a starter for the first time in the 2012 NBA All-Star Game along with new teammate Chris Paul. He was also selected to participate in the inaugural Rising Stars Challenge in which teams were a mix of the top rookies and sophomores. Griffin was selected first by Team Shaq.
Griffin averaged another double-double on the lockout-shortened season with 20.7 points per game and 10.9 rebounds per game. He and teammate Chris Paul helped lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 40–26 record and made the playoffs for the first time since 2006. In the first round of the 2012 NBA Playoffs, Griffin helped the Clippers eliminate the Memphis Grizzlies in seven games. However, the Los Angeles Clippers were quickly swept by the San Antonio Spurs in the next round. Afterwards, Griffin was named to the All-NBA Second Team for the first time in his career.
In the first round of the 2012 NBA Playoffs, Griffin helped the Clippers eliminate the Memphis Grizzlies in seven games. However, the Los Angeles Clippers were quickly swept by the San Antonio Spurs in the next round. Afterwards, Griffin was named to the All-NBA Second Team for the first time in his career.
New Coach and Owner 2013-2015
After a disappointing first round exit in the playoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers sought new leadership and hired head coach Doc Rivers. In his first season with Rivers at the helm, Griffin averaged a career-high 24.1 points per game. He was voted as a starter in the NBA All-Star Game, making it his fourth consecutive All-Star appearance and third consecutive start. From January 20 to March 26, Griffin recorded 20+ points in a franchise-record 31 straight games. On April 2, 2014, Griffin and Chris Paul led the Los Angeles Clippers to a 112–108 win over the Phoenix Suns to clinch their second franchise division title. The next day, Griffin recorded his fourth career triple-double with 25 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in a 107–113 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
The LA CLIPPERS exceeded to the playoffs and won in their first round against the GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS, but eventually lost in the Western Conference semi-finals against the OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER.
After the controversial remarks from former CLIPPERS owner Donald Sterling, NBA commissioner Adam Silver banned Sterling from the league for life and forced him to sell the CLIPPERS. Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer later bought the CLIPPERS for $2 billion, the largest amount paid for a franchise in NBA history.
Injury-Plauged Seasons 2015-2018
Blake Griffin played lacking amount of games due to his injuries and suspensions.
Injuries
*Partially torn left quadriceps
*Right hand injury
*Suspension for hitting a member of the team's equipment staff, who was also his friend, during an argument at a restaurant in Toronto.
*Minor surgery on right knee
*Injury to the plantar plate of his right big toe
*Sustaining an MCL
On July 19, 2017, Griffin re-signed with the CLIPPERS to a five-year, $173 million contract.
The Transfer 2018-Present
On January 29, 2018, Griffin, along with Willie Reed and Brice Johnson, was traded to the DETROIT PISTONS in exchange for Avery Bradley, Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanović, a future protected first-round draft pick and a future second-round draft pick. He made his debut for the PISTONS three days later, recording 24 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in a 104–102 win over the MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES. Griffin became the first player with at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in a debut with the Pistons since Grant Hill (25 points, 10 rebounds and five assists) in 1994. On March 20, 2018, he had a near triple-double with 26 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds in a 115–88 win over the PHOENIX SUNS. Two days later, he recorded 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 100–96 overtime loss to the HOUSTON ROCKETS.