Michael Dixon
Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers
For most of Griffin’s career, he was followed by something of a mystery. Several players didn’t like Griffin. The question was, why? He’d always been an entertaining player and seemed like a decent guy. Was it just jealousy, or was there something more?
The last few years have brought some clarity.
Griffin has emerged as a whiner. Now, we can say the same thing about other players. But while Green’s whining is annoying, it seems to be a rallying point for his team. When Griffin cries about calls not going his way, it’s almost always followed by a Los Angeles tailspin.
On top of that, we can’t forget that Griffin missed a good portion of the 2016 season from an injury he suffered while punching a member of the Clippers’ training staff. We can use many words to describe a near seven foot millionaire in his absolute athletic prime deciding to punch a team employee. Annoying is probably the nicest among them.
So, you’re welcome, Blake.
