Monday, January 31, 2011
Will the L.A. Clippers make the 2011 NBA Playoffs?
Blake Griffin is hands down one of the most exciting players in the NBA today, if not the most exciting. Averaging monstrous double-double numbers for a rookie, he sure is a great basketball player, but, basketball is still a team, and Griffin belonging to the lowly Los Angeles Clippers, the question remains: Will the L.A. Clippers make the 2011 NBA Playoffs?
Point Guard: Baron Davis / Eric Bledsoe
Shooting Guard: Randy Foye / Rasual Butler
Small Forward: Ryan Gomes / Al-Farouq Aminu / Craig Smith (injured) / Brian Cook
Power Forward: Blake Griffin / Ike Diogu / Willie Warren
Center: DeAndre Jordan / Chris Kaman (injured)
With their lineup, the Los Angeles Clippers actually looks good and they look like they can contend for a playoff spot but inconsistencies from their bench and injuries may have (and will) hurt their chance on contending for playoff spot.
At the time of this write-up Los Angeles Clippers has a record of 18-28. That means they are more than halfway to the season. The Los Angeless Clippers started out really slow prompting fans and NBA followers to consider this season another losing season for the Clippers but the Clippers has had a couple of string of wins against some teams that had everybody's eyes glued to every Clippers game.
Lately, the Clippers has been playing one their best basketball for 2 years having their first winning month in January going 9-5 (beating top teams Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers in the process) since going 8-6 in November 2009. With 35 games remaining (as of January 31), there will be roughly 24 games against team on the top 8 seed of every conference. If they can continue to develop their game, avoid injuries and keep winning, everything should look good for Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers.
What do you think? Will the L.A. Clippers make the 2011 NBA Playoffs?
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| SG: Eric Gordon PG: Baron Davis PF: Blake Griffin |
Shooting Guard: Randy Foye / Rasual Butler
Small Forward: Ryan Gomes / Al-Farouq Aminu / Craig Smith (injured) / Brian Cook
Power Forward: Blake Griffin / Ike Diogu / Willie Warren
Center: DeAndre Jordan / Chris Kaman (injured)
With their lineup, the Los Angeles Clippers actually looks good and they look like they can contend for a playoff spot but inconsistencies from their bench and injuries may have (and will) hurt their chance on contending for playoff spot.
At the time of this write-up Los Angeles Clippers has a record of 18-28. That means they are more than halfway to the season. The Los Angeless Clippers started out really slow prompting fans and NBA followers to consider this season another losing season for the Clippers but the Clippers has had a couple of string of wins against some teams that had everybody's eyes glued to every Clippers game.
Lately, the Clippers has been playing one their best basketball for 2 years having their first winning month in January going 9-5 (beating top teams Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers in the process) since going 8-6 in November 2009. With 35 games remaining (as of January 31), there will be roughly 24 games against team on the top 8 seed of every conference. If they can continue to develop their game, avoid injuries and keep winning, everything should look good for Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers.
What do you think? Will the L.A. Clippers make the 2011 NBA Playoffs?
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Blake Griffin Top 10 Plays of 2010
Yes, Blake Griffin can dunk, but he sure can play some nice ball too. Blake has some sweet footwork and can handle the ball really well. Here is a video of Blake Griffin's Top 10 Plays of 2010. Note that it is not Top 10 Dunks but Plays.
Blake Griffin Top 10 Plays of 2010
See the Blake's sweet turn around against Amare Stoudemire in Top 10? How about his fallaway jumper (he was lucky it went through) agains Dejuan Blaire in Top 7? And how about that beautiful 360 layup and 1 against the Detroit Pistons, in Top 4? I told Blake can play!
Blake Griffin Top 10 Plays of 2010
See the Blake's sweet turn around against Amare Stoudemire in Top 10? How about his fallaway jumper (he was lucky it went through) agains Dejuan Blaire in Top 7? And how about that beautiful 360 layup and 1 against the Detroit Pistons, in Top 4? I told Blake can play!
Blake Griffin's Top 10 Dunks of November 2010
It is now Janury 2011 but it is never too late to countdown Blake Griffin's Top 10 Dunk for November of 2010.
Here is a video of Blake Griffin's Top 10 Dunk of November 2010
Here is a video of Blake Griffin's Top 10 Dunk of November 2010
Dunk Fest: Blake Griffin vs Knicks
To start off the Blake Griffin Dunk Fest, here is a video of Blake Griffin's dunks against the New York Knicks. This video includes his sky and "throw down" (not a dunk) against Timofey Mosgov.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Monday, January 24, 2011
The Rookie: Blake Griffin
Blake Griffin missed his what was supposed to be rookie season in 2009-2010 with a kneecap injury and since he was not able to play any official NBA Game, he is still considered a rookie for the 2010-2011 season.
A lot were in doubt about Blake's potential and thought it was just all hype but he has proven all the doubters wrong every game he plays. Ranked among the greatest rookies in NBA history, Blake Griffin isn't just a dunk machine, he is a big-time NBA Player and a future NBA Superstar. Blake Griffin has taken the NBA by storm this season, averaging 22.6 points, 12.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists at the time of writing.
As the 2010-2011 season progresses, some are saying that Blake Griffin is a lock for the NBA Rookie of the Year Award and his performance does show. Blake Griffin is one of the main reasons why the Los Angeles Clippers is even in the news and with a young core together with Eric Gordon, Deandre Jordan and Eric Bledsoe, together with proven veterans Baron Davis and Chris Kaman, the Los Angeles Clippers will go a long way with Blake and the others performing at their potential
Have we seen enough of Blake Griffin? Definitely not. Can Griffin has more in his arsenal than just dunks? Definitely. A 47-points 14-rebounds career high performance against the Indiana Pacers. Can Griffin carry the Los Angeles Clippers to the 2011 Playoffs? That is left to be seen, but others are positive that it will happen if they perform to their potential.
Blake Griffin, all day!
A lot were in doubt about Blake's potential and thought it was just all hype but he has proven all the doubters wrong every game he plays. Ranked among the greatest rookies in NBA history, Blake Griffin isn't just a dunk machine, he is a big-time NBA Player and a future NBA Superstar. Blake Griffin has taken the NBA by storm this season, averaging 22.6 points, 12.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists at the time of writing.
As the 2010-2011 season progresses, some are saying that Blake Griffin is a lock for the NBA Rookie of the Year Award and his performance does show. Blake Griffin is one of the main reasons why the Los Angeles Clippers is even in the news and with a young core together with Eric Gordon, Deandre Jordan and Eric Bledsoe, together with proven veterans Baron Davis and Chris Kaman, the Los Angeles Clippers will go a long way with Blake and the others performing at their potential
Have we seen enough of Blake Griffin? Definitely not. Can Griffin has more in his arsenal than just dunks? Definitely. A 47-points 14-rebounds career high performance against the Indiana Pacers. Can Griffin carry the Los Angeles Clippers to the 2011 Playoffs? That is left to be seen, but others are positive that it will happen if they perform to their potential.
Blake Griffin, all day!
All About Blake Griffin
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| Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers |
Blake Griffin left college after two years at Oklahoma to enter the 2009 NBA Draft where he was selected first overall pick by the Clippers. Sadly, he missed his rookie season after he he broke his kneecap as he landed after a dunk on their final preseason game. Listed as a power forward, Blake is known as one of the NBA's most prolific dunkers with outstanding leaping ability.
After missing the entire 2009–10 season, Griffin is still considered a rookie during the 2010-11 season and he is currently leading the race for the NBA Rookie of the Year Award.
Blake Griffin Information:
Date of birth: March 16, 1989 (1989-03-16)
Place of birth : Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Nationality : American
Height: 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Weight: 251 lb (114 kg)
Blake Griffin Awards
* McDonald's All-American (2007)
* Naismith Award (2009)
* John Wooden Award (2009)
* McDonald's All-American Dunk Contest Winner (2007)
* Adolph Rupp Trophy (2009)
* Oscar Robertson Trophy (2009)
* Unanimous AP All American (2009)
* Sports Illustrated Player of the Year (2009)
* Sporting News Player of the Year (2009)
* Athlon Sports Player of the Year (2009)
* FoxSports.com Player of the Year (2009)
* The Sporting News Player of the Year (2009)
* Coaches' Big 12 Player of the Year (2009)
* AP Big 12 Player of the Year
* NBA Western Conference T-Mobile Rookie of the Month - November 2010
* NBA Western Conference T-Mobile Rookie of the Month - December 2010
Before this 2010-2011 season ends, fans are hoping that Blake Griffin will bag more awards including the NBA's Sprite Slam Dunk Contest during the All-Star week and the NBA's Rookie of the Year Award. Though it is a longshot, if the Clippers do well, the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award.
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