Until recently, the Los Angeles Clippers were Chris Paul. Now, they're so much more.
The Clippers are Doc Rivers. They are DeAndre Jordan. They are still Paul.
More importantly, they are Blake Griffin.
Amid the best season of his NBA career, Griffin has morphed into so much more than highlight reels and provocative stat lines. Elevating his status as a leader has transformed the Clippers.
Retaining Paul preserved their foundation. Hiring Rivers expedited a complete culture change. Jordan's ascension has deepened their frontcourt and increased late-game stability.
However, it's Griffin's transformation that has pushed these Clippers over the top, leaving them among the elite and within reach of an NBA championship.
Statistical Powerhouse
Something Griffin has never failed to do is abuse box scores.
Even when he was routinely being coined one of the NBA's most overrated and one-dimensional talents, no stat line was safe. While he's steadily distanced himself from jarring accusations, the roots of his game haven't changed. ...
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Blake Griffin’s Breakout Season Makes Los Angeles Clippers Title Threats
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