The name Blake Griffin conjures up images of thunderous dunks, but it doesn't evoke feelings of playoff success quite yet.
For all the great numbers the former Oklahoma Sooner has piled up during his first three years in the NBA, he still hasn't been able to do anything once the regular season draws to a close. And the Los Angeles Clippers have gone as he goes.
That's why Griffin's evolution will determine the success of this squad throughout the 2013-14 season. If his development stagnates, LAC will be a regular-season team without any hope of surviving the gauntlet that is the Western Conference playoffs.
But if he blossoms during his fourth professional season, the sky is truly the limit.
Last Year's Playoffs
Not to harp on the past too much, but Griffin really didn't receive enough backlash for his complete and utter disappearance as the 2012-13 campaign wore on. He steadily worsened throughout the year, and he was a non-factor in the playoffs.
As soon as Zach Randolph got a little bit physical with him, it was all over. Q ...
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Why Blake Griffin’s Evolution Will Determine LA Clippers’ Ceiling in 2013-14
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